Isaiah 56:11

Conservative English Version

You stupid leaders are a pack of hungry and greedy dogs that never get enough. You are shepherds who mistreat your own sheep for selfish gain.

Cross References

Exodus 23:3

And don't favor the poor, simply because they are poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:10

If you love money and wealth, you will never be satisfied with what you have. This doesn't make sense either.

Isaiah 1:3

Oxen and donkeys know who owns and feeds them, but my people won't ever learn."

Isaiah 28:7

Priests and prophets stumble because they are drunk. Their minds are too confused to receive God's messages or give honest decisions.

Isaiah 57:17

Your greed made me furious. That's why I punished you and refused to be found, while you kept returning to your old sinful ways.

Jeremiah 22:17

But all you think about is how to cheat or abuse or murder some innocent victim.

Jeremiah 6:13

Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted.

Jeremiah 8:10

I'll give their wives and fields to strangers. Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted.

Ezekiel 13:19

They charge my people a few handfuls of barley and a couple pieces of bread, and then give messages that are insulting to me. They use lies to sentence the innocent to death and to help the guilty go free. And my people believe them!

Hosea 4:8

You encourage others to sin, so you can stuff yourselves on their sin offerings.

Micah 3:11

You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach, but only for money. Then you say, "The LORD is on our side. No harm will come to us."

Malachi 1:10

I wish someone would lock the doors of my temple, so you would stop wasting time building fires on my altar. I am not pleased with you priests, and I refuse to accept any more of your offerings.

Numbers 22:7

The leaders of Moab and Midian left and took along money to pay Balaam for his work. When they got to his house, they gave him Balak's message.

John 8:43

Why can't you understand what I am talking about? Can't you stand to hear what I am saying?

Acts 20:29

I know that after I am gone, others will come like fierce wolves to attack you.

Acts 20:33

I have never wanted anyone's money or clothes.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like.

Philippians 3:19

that they are headed for hell! They worship their stomachs and brag about the disgusting things they do. All they can think about are the things of this world.

Philippians 3:2

Watch out for those people who behave like dogs! They are evil and want to do more than just circumcise you.

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

1 Timothy 3:8

Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.

Titus 1:11

But you must make them be quiet. They are after money, and they upset whole families by teaching what they should not.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

1 Peter 5:2

Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.

2 Peter 2:3

They will be greedy and cheat you with smooth talk. But long ago God decided to punish them, and God doesn't sleep.

Jude 1:11

Now they are in for real trouble. They have followed Cain's example and have made the same mistake that Balaam did by caring only for money. They have also rebelled against God, just as Korah did. Because of all this, they will be destroyed.

Jude 1:16

These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They brag about themselves and flatter others to get what they want.

Revelation 22:15

But outside the city will be dogs, witches, immoral people, murderers, idol worshipers, and everyone who loves to tell lies and do wrong.

Judges 18:20

The priest really liked that idea. So he took the vest and the idols and joined the others

1 Samuel 2:29

(SEE 2:28)