Isaiah 5:23
Wo be vnto them that geue sentence with the vngodly for rewardes, but condempne the iust cause of the ryghteous.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
In Context
22Wo be vnto them that are strong to suppe out wine, and expert men to set vp drunkennesse.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:23The vngodly taketh gyftes out of the bosome, to wrest the wayes of iudgement.
Proverbs 31:4O Lamuel, it is not for kynges, it is not [I say] for kynges to drynke wine, nor princes strong drynke.
Isaiah 1:23Thy princes are wicked, and companions of theeues: they loue gyftes altogether, and gape for rewardes: As for the fatherlesse they helpe hym not to his ryght, neither wyll they let the widdowes causes come before them.
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 →