Isaiah 47:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You hid behind evil like a shield and said, “No one can see me!” You were fooled by your wisdom and your knowledge; you felt sure that you alone were in full control.

Cross References

Psalm 10:11

They say, “God can't see! He's got a blindfold on.”

Psalm 52:7

“Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty.”

Psalm 64:5

They are determined to do evil, and they tell themselves, “Let's set traps! No one can see us.”

Ecclesiastes 8:8

We cannot control the wind or determine the day of our death. There is no escape in time of war, and no one can hide behind evil.

Isaiah 28:15

Do you think you have an agreement with death and the world of the dead? Why do you trust in your lies to keep you safe from danger and the mighty flood?

Isaiah 29:15

You are in for trouble, if you try to hide your plans from the LORD! Or if you think what you do in the dark can't be seen.

Isaiah 44:20

How can anyone be stupid enough to trust something that can be burnt to ashes? No one can save themselves like that. Don't they realize that the idols they hold in their hands are not really gods?

Isaiah 47:8

You think that you alone are all-powerful, that you won't be a widow or lose your children. All you care about is pleasure, but listen to what I say.

Isaiah 5:21

You think you are clever and wise.

Isaiah 59:4

You falsely accuse others and tell lies in court; sin and trouble are the names of your children.

Jeremiah 23:24

in heaven and on earth. There are no secret places where you can hide from me.

Jeremiah 9:23

The LORD says: Don't boast about your wisdom or strength or wealth.

Ezekiel 8:12

God said, “Ezekiel, do you see what horrible things Israel's leaders are doing in secret? They have filled their rooms with idols. And they say I can't see them, because they think I have already deserted Israel.

Ezekiel 9:9

The LORD answered, “The people of Israel and Judah have done horrible things. Their country is filled with murderers, and Jerusalem itself is filled with violence. They think that I have deserted them, and that I can't see what they are doing.

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are ill-treated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Zephaniah 2:15

This is the glorious city that felt secure and said, “I am the only one!” Now it's merely ruins, a home for wild animals. Every passer-by simply sneers and makes vulgar signs.

Romans 1:22

They claim to be wise, but they are fools.

1 Corinthians 3:19

This is because God considers the wisdom of this world to be foolish. It is just as the Scriptures say, “God catches the wise when they try to outsmart him.”