Isaiah 29:16

"Woe to those who deeply hide their counsel from the LORD, and whose deeds are in the dark, and who say, “Who sees us?” and “Who knows us?”"

Key Reflection

This verse warns against those who attempt to conceal their evil intentions and actions from God, expressing a false sense of security. It highlights the paradoxical nature of such individuals, claiming ignorance while being fully visible to the omniscient Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Surely your turning of things upside down -Your perversion of all things. They had no just views of truth. They deemed mere formality to be all that was required. They attempted to conceal their plans even from Yahweh; and everything in the opinions and practice of the nation had become perverted and erroneous. There has been much diversity in rendering this phrase. Luther renders it, ‘O how perverse ye are.’ Lowth renders it, ‘Perverse as ye are! shall the potter be esteemed as the clay?’ Rosenmuller also accords with this interpretation, and renders it, ‘O your perversity,’ etc.

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