Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and…
“Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! 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! Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It condemns moral inversion, hypocrisy, and the abandonment of divine law.
In simple terms: Condemns moral corruption.
Key Takeaway
Avoid hypocrisy and uphold moral standards.
Themes
morality
justice
spiritual warning
Mood
solemn
warning
Type
religious
prophetic
When to use this quote
- personal ethics
- community standards
- religious teaching
Key Concepts
ethical inversion
divine judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What contemporary issues reflect the “good is evil” inversion?
- How can societies enforce moral accountability?
A Different Perspective
The ancient language may feel distant to modern readers.