Isaiah 5:20

20 Woe to those who 1call evil good, and good evil; Who 2substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

Isaiah 5:20 In-Context

18 Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;
19 Who say, "Let Him make speed, let Him hasten His work, that we may see it; And let the purpose of the Holy One of Israel draw near And come to pass, that we may know it!"
20 Woe 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!
21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever in their own sight !
22 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 17:15; Amos 5:7
  • 2. Job 17:12; Matthew 6:22, 23; Luke 11:34, 35

Footnotes 2

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