Isaiah 5:23

Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:23

BSB
who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.
AKJV
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
CPDV
For you justify an impious man in exchange for bribes, and you carry away the justice of a just man from him.
ERV
which justify the wicked for a reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
NHEB
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice for the innocent.
SMT
Justifying the unjust on account of a gift, and they will take away the justice of the just from him.

Commentary for Isaiah 5:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 5:23
Summary
Condemning unjust officials who accept bribes
Event
Condemning corrupt judges
Estimated Time Period
c. 740-680 BC
Category
Judgment