Isaiah 5:22 nasb — Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,

NASB

"Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,"

— Isaiah 5:22, NASB

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Isaiah 5 — Context

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Who say, "Let Him make speed, let Him hasten His work, that we may see it; And let the purpose of the Holy One of Israel draw near And come to pass, that we may know it!"

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Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

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Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever in their own sight!

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Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,

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Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!

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Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes stubble And dry grass collapses into the flame, So their root will become like rot and their blossom blow away as dust; For they have rejected the law of the LORD of hosts And despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

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On this account the anger of the LORD has burned against His people, And He has stretched out His hand against them and struck them down. And the mountains quaked, and their corpses lay like refuse in the middle of the streets. For all this His anger is not spent, But His hand is still stretched out.

Isaiah 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 5:22 say?
Isaiah 5:22 in the NASB reads: “Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,”
Where is Isaiah 5:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 22.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 5:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 5:22 in?
Isaiah 5:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 5:22?
Isaiah 5:22 reads (NASB): “Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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