20 Woe to those who (A)call evil good, and good evil;
Who [a](B)substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;
Who [b]substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
21 Woe to those who are (C)wise in their own eyes
And clever in their own sight!
22 (D)Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine
And valiant men in mixing strong drink,
23 (E)Who justify the wicked for a bribe,
And (F)take away the [c]rights of the ones who are in the right!

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  1. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set
  2. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set
  3. Isaiah 5:23 Lit righteousness