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18 Woe to those who drag (A)iniquity with the cords of worthlessness,
And sin as if with cart ropes,
19 (B)Who say, “Let Him hurry, let Him hasten His work, that we may see it;
And let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near
And come to pass, that we may know it!”

20 Woe to those who (C)call evil good and good evil,
Who [a](D)substitute darkness for light and light for darkness,
Who [b]substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

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  1. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set
  2. Isaiah 5:20 Lit set

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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