Wo unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity,
and sin as it were with a cart rope, that say:
“Let him make speed,
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.”
Wo 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!
Wo unto the wise in their own eyes
and prudent in their own sight!
Wo unto the mighty to drink wine,
and men of strength to mingle strong drink;
Who justify the wicked for reward,
and take away the righteousness
of the righteous from him!