Isaiah 5:23
“Which iustifie the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousnes of the righteous from him.”
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Isaiah 5:23 Context
21Woe vnto them that are wise in their owne eyes, and prudent in their owne sight. 22Woe vnto them that are mightie to drinke wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drinke. 23Which iustifie the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousnes of the righteous from him. 24Therfore as the fire deuoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaffe, so their root shall be rottennes, and their blossome shall goe vp as dust: because they haue cast away the Lawe of the Lord of hosts, and despised the worde of the Holy One of Israel. 25Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched foorth his hande against them, and hath smitten them: and the hilles did tremble, and their carkeises were torne in the midst of the streets: for all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:23
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
- King James Version
Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
- American Standard Version (1901)
Who for a reward give support to the cause of the sinner, and who take away the righteousness of the upright from him.
- Basic English Bible
who justify the wicked for a bribe, and turn away the righteousness of the righteous from them!
- Darby Bible
Who justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
- Webster's Bible
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice for the innocent!
- World English Bible
Declaring righteous the wicked for a bribe, And the righteousness of the righteous They turn aside from him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
That justify the wicked for a reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 5:23
5:23 Take away - Pronounce sentence against him.