Isaiah 5:23
“Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!”

What does Isaiah 5:23 mean?
Isaiah 5:23 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!" This verse comes from a larger passage in the book of Isaiah, which is a prophetic book that contains messages from the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Cost of Compromise: Upholding Righteousness in a Corrupt World
In the vivid prophecy of Isaiah, we encounter a profound and unsettling truth in Isaiah 5:23 (KJV): "Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!" This verse serves as a solemn warning against the perversions of justice that can…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Justice and Righteousness
Heavenly Father, We come to You with heavy hearts, pondering the weighty words of Isaiah 5:23, "Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!" O Lord, these words stir within us a deep longing for justice in a world often marred…
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