Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Isaiah 5:22-23
Sixth Woe—against corrupt judges, who, "mighty" in drinking "wine" (a boast still not uncommon), if not in defending their country, obtain the means of self-indulgence by taking bribes ("reward"). The two verses are closely joined [MAURER].
mingle strong drink—not with water, but spices to make it intoxicating (Proverbs 9:2, Proverbs 9:5; Song of Solomon 8:2).
take away the righteousness—set aside the just claims of those having a righteous cause.
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