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 - Side 375af John Newton - 1808Fuld visning - Om denne bog
 | Jesus Christ, John Henderson Thomson - 1871 - 720 sider
...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 sider
...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 sider
...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 sider
...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 sider
...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 - 548 sider
...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 sider
...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 - 516 sider
...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 sider
...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 - 416 sider
...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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