KJV ORIGINAL
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!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How terrible it will be for those who say that evil things are good and good things are evil; who call darkness light and light darkness; who call bitter things sweet and sweet things bitter!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning against people who completely twist right and wrong, calling bad things good and good things bad.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the kingdom of Judah around 740-680 BC, during a time of moral corruption and spiritual decline. The wealthy and powerful were exploiting the poor and twisting justice for their own gain. This verse comes from a series of 'woe' pronouncements against various sins that had become normalized in their society.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save