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! Christ's Secret of Happiness - Seite 70von Lyman Abbott - 1907 - 77 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| Jesus Christ, John Henderson Thomson - 1871 - 720 Seiten
...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 ! Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him !... | |
| Robert Burton - 1800 - 616 Seiten
...conceit? 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 Seiten
...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 - 474 Seiten
...coijfaund the nature of virtue and vice, contrary to their judg21 mcnt and knowledge. Wo unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight, and so demise the 22 firofihei'x instruction* ! Wo unto [them that are] mighty to drink wine, and men... | |
| 1807 - 570 Seiten
...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 - 550 Seiten
...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... | |
| John Newton - 1808 - 624 Seiten
...that they acted consistently with their own principles. The wise and prudent here are either those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight, or those who are generally so reputed by the bulk of mankind. And these two amount to the same : for as... | |
| Jonathan Edwards - 1808 - 514 Seiten
...16. " 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... | |
| Jonathan Edwards - 1808 - 512 Seiten
...16. " 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.... | |
| John Newton - 1808 - 704 Seiten
...shame at the thoughts of his miscarriages, and the highest and most specious attainments of those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight. Nor shall this conflict remain lone;, or the enemy finally prevail over them. They are supported by... | |
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