Holy BibleKing James Version

Isaiah 5:21 KJV

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

Isaiah 5:21, King James Version

In context

20 Woe 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!

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

22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

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Cross-references

  • 1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
  • Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
  • Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
  • Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.