Isaiah 5:20

Wo be vnto them that call euyll good, and good euyll, which make darknesse lyght, and lyght darknesse, that make sowre sweete, and sweete sowre.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

In Context

19Which vse to speake on this maner, Let hym make speede and hasten his worke, that we may see it: let the counsayle of the holy one of Israel come and drawe nye, that we may knowe it.

21Wo be vnto them that are wise in their owne syght, and thynke them selues to haue vnderstandyng.

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Cross References

Proverbs 17:15The Lorde hateth as well hym that iustifieth the vngodly, as him that condempneth the innocent.

Isaiah 32:5Then shall the foolishe nigarde be no more called gentle, nor the churle liberall.

Amos 5:7They turne iudgement to wormewood, and forsake righteousnesse in the earth.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 5:19-30

Denunciations against Sin. ( b. c. 758.) 18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: 19 That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in… Read the whole commentary →

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