Parallel Verses
Amplified
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever and shrewd in their own sight!
New American Standard Bible
And clever in their own sight!
King James Version
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Holman Bible
and clever in their own sight.
International Standard Version
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
A Conservative Version
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
American Standard Version
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Bible in Basic English
Cursed are those who seem wise to themselves, and who take pride in their knowledge!
Darby Translation
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and intelligent in their own esteem!
Julia Smith Translation
Wo to the wise in their eyes, and knowing before their face.
King James 2000
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Lexham Expanded Bible
Ah! [Those who are] wise in their own eyes and have understanding {in their view}!
Modern King James verseion
Woe to those wise in their own eyes, and bright in their own sight!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.
NET Bible
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
New Heart English Bible
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight.
The Emphasized Bible
Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes, - And in their own sight, are prudent.
Webster
Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
World English Bible
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Youngs Literal Translation
Woe to the wise in their own eyes, And -- before their own faces -- intelligent!
Themes
Isaiah » Prophecies, reproofs, and exhortations of » Denounces existing corruptions
Prudence » Of the wicked » Denounced by God
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 5:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woes On The Wicked
20
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;
Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever and shrewd in their own sight!
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are heroes at drinking wine
And men of strength in mixing intoxicating drinks,
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise.
Job 11:12
“But a hollow (empty-headed) man will become intelligent and wise
[Only] when the
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.
John 9:41
Jesus said to them,
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools,
Romans 11:25
I do not want you, believers, to be unaware of this mystery [God’s previously hidden plan]—so that you will not be wise in your own opinion—that a partial hardening has [temporarily] happened to Israel [to last] until the full number of the Gentiles has come in;