Isaiah 5:23

Isaiah 5:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23who acquit the guilty for a bribe,

but deny justice to the innocent.

23Who declare the wicked innocent for a bribe,

And take away the 5:23 Lit justicerights of the ones who are in the right!

23Who justify the wicked for a bribe,

And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!

23Who justify the wicked and acquit the guilty for a bribe,

And take away the rights of those who are in the right!

23who acquit the guilty for a bribe

and deprive the innocent of justice.

23How terrible for those

who take money to set guilty people free!

How terrible for those

who don’t treat good people fairly!