Isaiah 5:21-23
King James Version
21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
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Isaiah 5:21-23
New King James Version
21 Woe to those who are (A)wise in their own eyes,
And prudent in their own sight!
22 Woe to men mighty at drinking wine,
Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink,
23 Who (B)justify the wicked for a bribe,
And take away justice from the righteous man!
Isaiah 5:21-23
English Standard Version
21 Woe to those who are (A)wise in their own eyes,
and shrewd in their own sight!
22 Woe to those who are (B)heroes at drinking wine,
and valiant men in mixing strong drink,
23 who (C)acquit the guilty for a bribe,
and deprive the innocent of his right!
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
