Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
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.
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 Those who call evil good and good evil are as good as dead, who turn darkness into light and light into darkness, who turn bitter into sweet and sweet into bitter. 21 Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding. 22 Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.
Job 11:12
But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey's colt is born a human being.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.
John 9:41
Jesus replied, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains."
Romans 1:22
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools
Romans 11:25
For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.