Isaiah 5:21 Meaning
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Context Explained
19That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!
20Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
21Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
22Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
23Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Proverbs warns against being wise in one's own eyes, paralleling the warning in Isaiah.
Romans 12:16
Paul advises believers not to be wise in their own sight, echoing the theme of humility.
James 4:6
James states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, contrasting the pride warned against in Isaiah.
Source: Isaiah 5:21