⁴ “I will make mere youths their officials;
    children will rule over them.”^(K)

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)

²¹ Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes^(L)
    and clever in their own sight.