KJV ORIGINAL
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How terrible it will be for those who think they are so wise and clever in their own opinion!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning against the danger of being arrogant and thinking we know better than everyone else, especially God.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when the wealthy and powerful in Israel had become prideful and self-reliant, ignoring God's wisdom and laws. This verse is part of a series of 'woes' (warnings of coming judgment) that Isaiah pronounced against various sins plaguing the nation. The leaders and influential people had become so confident in their own understanding that they rejected God's guidance and moral standards.
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