Isaiah 5:21

New International Reader's Version

How terrible it will be for those who think they are wise! How terrible for those who think they are really clever!

Cross References

Job 11:12

A wild donkey’s colt can’t be born a human being. And it’s just as impossible that a person without sense can become wise.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Proverbs 26:16

A person who doesn’t want to work is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who give careful answers.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Isaiah 10:13

The king of Assyria says, “ ‘By my power I have taken over all these nations. I am very wise. I have great understanding. I have wiped out the borders between nations. I’ve taken their treasures. Like a great hero I’ve brought their kings under my control.

Isaiah 37:23

Who have you laughed at? Who have you spoken evil things against? Who have you raised your voice against? Who have you looked at so proudly? You have done it against me. I am the Holy One of Israel!

Isaiah 40:23

He takes the power of princes away from them. He reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.

Isaiah 47:10

You have felt secure in your evil ways. You have said, ‘No one sees what I’m doing.’ Your wisdom and knowledge lead you astray. You say to yourself, ‘I am like a god. No one is greater than I am.’

John 9:41

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, you remain guilty.

Romans 1:22

They claimed to be wise. But they made fools of themselves.

Romans 11:25

Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Romans 12:16

Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.