Isaiah 29:15

Context

29:15 Those who try to hide their plans from the Lord are as good as dead,¹

who do their work in secret and boast,²

“Who sees us? Who knows what we’re doing?”³

[29:15] ¹tn Heb “Woe [to] those who deeply hide counsel from the Lord.” This probably alludes to political alliances made without seeking the Lord’s guidance. See 30:1-2 and 31:1.

[29:15] ²tn Heb “and their works are in darkness and they say.”

[29:15] ³tn The rhetorical questions suggest the answer, “no one.” They are confident that their deeds are hidden from others, including God.