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! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Lion - Page 231828Full view - About this book
| Jesus Christ, John Henderson Thomson - 1871 - 720 pages
...darkness for light, and light for darkness ; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter ! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight ! Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him !... | |
| Robert Burton - 1800 - 616 pages
...conceit? more hope is of a fool then of him." I say pronounced) a woe against such men. cap. 5. 21. " that, are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight." For hence we may gather, that it is a great offence, and men are much deceived that think too well... | |
| William Mason - 1803 - 402 pages
...against you from the Lord : you are linked with those, " who call evil good, and good evil, Etc. who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight : yea with drunkards also."....Isa. v. 20, 21, 22. See what sad company you are in : your heads are... | |
| Job Orton, Robert Gentleman - 1805 - 476 pages
...bitter ! who confound the nature qf virtue and vice, contrary to their judg21 тел F and knowledge. Wo unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight, and so den/iise the 22 firo/ihet'is instructions I Wo unto [them that are] mighty to drink wine, and... | |
| 1807 - 570 pages
...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 : 23 Which... | |
| Hugh Gaston - 1807 - 550 pages
...in his own conceit. Ver. 26. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool. Isa. v. 2 1 . Woe to them are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight. Jer. viii. 8. How do ye say we are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us ? Rom. i. 22. Professing... | |
| Jonathan Edwards - 1808 - 514 pages
...Rom. xir. 16. " Be not wise in your own conceits ;" and brings men under that woe, Isa. v. 21. "Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight." Those that are thus wise in their own eyes, are some of the least likely to get good of any in the... | |
| Jonathan Edwards - 1808 - 512 pages
...Rom. xiL 16. " Be not wise in your own conceits ;" and brings mon tinder that woe, Isa. v. 21. " Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight." Those lhat are thus wise in their own eyes, are some of the least Bkely to get good of any in the world.... | |
| John Newton - 1808 - 704 pages
...shame at the thoughts of his miscarriages, and the highest and most specious attainments of those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight. Nor shall this conflict remain lone;, or the enemy finally prevail over them. They are supported by... | |
| William Wake - 1810 - 418 pages
...place, inquire what is agreeable to, and profitable for the beloved of God. For the scripture saith ; " wo unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight."* Let us become spiritual, a perfect temple to God. As much as in us lies let us meditate upon the fear... | |
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