18 Woe to those who drag (A)wrongdoing with the cords of [a]deceit,
And sin as if with cart ropes;
19 (B)Who say, “Let Him hurry, let Him do His work quickly, so that we may see it;
And let the plan of the Holy One of Israel approach
And come to pass, so that we may know it!”
20 Woe to those who (C)call evil good, and good evil;
Who [b](D)substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;
Who [c]substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
21 Woe to those who are (E)wise in their own eyes
And [d]clever in their own sight!
22 (F)Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine,
And valiant men in mixing intoxicating drink,
23 (G)Who declare the wicked innocent for a bribe,
And (H)take away the [e]rights of the ones who are in the right!

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 5:18 Or worthlessness
  2. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set
  3. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set
  4. Isaiah 5:21 Lit discerning
  5. Isaiah 5:23 Lit justice

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