Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
How terrible it will be for the wicked! Things will go badly for them, because they will receive exactly what their actions deserve.
This verse warns that wicked people will face consequences and receive back the harm they have caused others.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied to the people of Judah in the 8th century BC during a time of widespread moral and social corruption under unfaithful kings. He warned that God would judge the nation for its sins, including oppression of the poor and disregard for divine law, as part of a broader message about impending exile and restoration. This verse specifically addresses the inevitable consequences for individuals who persist in wickedness.
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