King James Bible
KJVWoe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Isaiah 5:21 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! | |
American Standard VersionASV | Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Woe to you that rue wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own conceits. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and intelligent in their own esteem! | |
English Revised VersionERV | Woe unto them that are wise their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! | |
World English BibleWEB | Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Woe to the wise in their own eyes, And — before their own faces — intelligent! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! |