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! The works of the rev. John Newton - Page 375by John Newton - 1808Full view - About this book
| Jesus Christ, John Henderson Thomson - 1871 - 720 pages
...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
...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
...woe 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
...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
...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 - 512 pages
...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.... | |
| Jonathan Edwards - 1808 - 514 pages
...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... | |
| Benjamin Trumbull - 1810 - 122 pages
...and to the Greeks foolishness. It is not in any age, relished in its native simplicity, by men that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight. Daily look to the Father of lights by fervent prayer, and with a meek and a humble spirit faithfully... | |
| William Wake - 1810 - 418 pages
...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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