Isaiah 5:22-23

[22] Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: [23] Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

What is the context of Isaiah 5:22-23?

Judgment on the Arrogant (Isaiah 5:21-23 true)
Woes on the Wicked (Isaiah 5:8-25 true)
Woes and Judgments (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)
Woe to the Wicked (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)
Woes for the Wicked (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)
Judah’s Sins Denounced (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)
Impending Judgment on Excesses (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)
Judah’s Guilt and Judgment (Isaiah 5:8-30 true)

What does Isaiah 5:22-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Sixth, they had adopted corrupt values. They glorified the "macho man" who did things that appeared great but were nothing more than sophisticated childishness. The more a person could drink, the greater the people honored him. They thought it "smart" to profit from the misfortune of others, even though that ran counter to God"s will. Corrupt judges could do this easily (cf. Proverbs 17:15).

"There is a reason why people binge on escapism. They are medicating their despair." ^[1]