Thematic Bible: Palliation of sin, condemned


Thematic Bible



Whoso is saying to the wicked, 'Thou art righteous,' Peoples execrate him -- nations abhor him.



Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.

Woe to those saying to evil 'good,' And to good 'evil,' Putting darkness for light, and light for darkness, Putting bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter.

Ye have wearied Jehovah with your words, And ye have said: 'In what have we wearied Him?' In your saying: 'Every evil-doer is good in the eyes of Jehovah, And in them He is delighting,' Or, 'Where is the God of judgment?'

Because of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, And I have not pained it, And strengthening the hands of the wicked, So as not to turn back from his evil way, To keep him alive,