Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:21

BSB

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

AKJV

Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

CPDV

Woe to you who are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own sight!

ERV

Woe unto them that are wise their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

NHEB

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight.

SMT

Wo to the wise in their eyes, and knowing before their face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 5:21

WoeH1945InterjectionuntothemthatarewiseH2450AdjectiveintheirowneyesH5869NounandprudentH995VerbintheirownsightH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 5:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 5:21

Summary

Condemning self-deception about intellectual abilities

Event

Warning against intellectual arrogance

Estimated Time Period

c. 740-680 BC