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18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as with cart-ropes!

19 who say, Let him hasten, let him speed 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!

20 Woe unto them who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

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18 Woe(A) to those who draw sin along with cords(B) of deceit,
    and wickedness(C) as with cart ropes,
19 to those who say, “Let God hurry;
    let him hasten(D) his work
    so we may see it.
The plan of the Holy One(E) of Israel—
    let it approach, let it come into view,
    so we may know it.”(F)

20 Woe(G) to those who call evil good(H)
    and good evil,(I)
who put darkness for light
    and light for darkness,(J)
who put bitter for sweet
    and sweet for bitter.(K)

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