Isaiah 5:23
Who justify the lawless, for a bribe,—Whereas the righteousness of the righteous, they take from him.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
In Context
22Alas for them Who are heroes to drink wine,—And men of valour to mingle strong drink,
Cross References
Exodus 23:6Thou shalt not pervert the vindication of thy needy one in his quarrel.
1 Kings 21:13Then came in the two reckless men, and sat before him, and the men bare witness against him, even against Naboth, before the people, saying, Naboth hath reviled God and king! So they carried him forth, outside the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
Psalms 94:21They make an attack on the life of the righteous one,—And, innocent blood, they condemn.
Proverbs 17:23A bribe out of his bosom, doth a lawless man take, to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 31:4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor, for dignitaries, to desire strong drink,
Isaiah 1:23Thy rulers, are unruly, and companions of thieves, Every one of the people, loveth a bribe, and runneth after rewards,—The fatherless, they do not vindicate, And, the plea of the widow, reacheth them not.
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 →