Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding! 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
In Context
22Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine, and masters at mixing strong drinks; 1
Cross References
Job 11:12But foolish people have no understanding; 1 they will get it when a wild donkey gives birth to a man. 1
Proverbs 26:12Do you see someone who is wise in his own eyes? 1 There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1
Isaiah 10:13For he says, 1 “By my strength and by my wisdom I acted. I have understanding, 1 and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples. I have stolen their treasures, 1 and like a bull I have brought down the inhabitants. 1
Romans 1:22They claimed to be wise, but they became foolish.
Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not think in proud ways, but accept lowly people. Do not be wise in your own thoughts.
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 →