Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
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.
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.
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 "How terrible it will be for those who call evil good and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute what is bitter for what is sweet and what is sweet for what is bitter!" 21 "How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning! 22 "How terrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, and champions in mixing strong drink,
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
Job 11:12
An empty-headed person will gain understanding when a wild donkey is born a human being!"
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
John 9:41
Jesus told them, "If you were blind, you would not have any sin. But now that you insist, "We see,' your sin still exists."
Romans 1:22
Though claiming to be wise, they became fools
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.