Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes, - And in their own sight, are prudent.
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!
Amplified
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever and shrewd 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.
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 Alas! for them Who call evil good and good evil, - Who put darkness for light and light for darkness, Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 21 Alas for them Who are wise in their own eyes, - And in their own sight, are prudent. 22 Alas for them Who are heroes to drink wine, - And men of valour to mingle strong drink,
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Do not become wise in thine own eyes, revere Yahweh, and avoid evil:
Romans 12:16
The same thing, one to another regarding, - not the lofty things regarding, but, by the lowly, being led along. Be not getting presumptuous in your own opinion:
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one be deceiving himself: - if anyone imagineth himself to be wise among you, in this age, let him become foolish, that he may become wise;
Job 11:12
But, an empty person, will get sense, when, a wild ass's colt, is born a man!
Proverbs 26:12
Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eye, - more hope of a dullard, than of him!
Proverbs 26:16
Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
John 9:41
Jesus said unto them - If, blind, ye had been, ye had not had sin; but, now, ye say, We see, your sin, abideth.
Romans 1:22
Professing to be wise, they were made foolish,
Romans 11:25
For I wish not, ye should be ignorant, brethren, of this sacred secret, lest within yourselves ye be presumptuous, that, a hardening in part, hath befallen Israel, until, the full measure of the nations, shall come in;