Wo unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity,
_and sin as it were with a cart rope, that say:
“Let him make speed,
_hasten his work,
_that we may see it;
_and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel
_draw nigh and come, that we may know it.”
Wo 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!
Wo unto the wise in their own eyes
_and prudent in their own sight!
Wo unto the mighty to drink wine,
_and men of strength to mingle strong drink;
Who justify the wicked for reward,
_and take away the righteousness
_of the righteous from him!