Isaiah 5:21
Wo be vnto them that are wise in their owne syght, and thynke them selues to haue vnderstandyng.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
In Context
22Wo be vnto them that are strong to suppe out wine, and expert men to set vp drunkennesse.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:12If thou seest a man that is wise in his owne conceipt: there is more hope in a foole, then in hym.
Isaiah 10:13For he standeth thus in his owne conceipt, This do I thorowe the power of myne owne hande, & thorowe my wysdome: for I am wyse, I am he that remoue the landes of the people, I rob their treasure, and haue pulled downe the inhabitauntes like a valiaunt man.
Romans 1:22When they counted them selues wyse, they became fooles:
Romans 12:16Beyng of lyke affection one towardes another, beyng not hye mynded: but makyng your selues equall to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your owne opinions,
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 →