פירוש על ישעיהו 5:23

and the innocence of the innocent who are fit to be exonerated in court, they take away from him, and find him guilty in his suit, and rob him of his money.

Which justify the wicked, etc. Wine deprives them of understanding, so does a bribe.

עקב For, the reward that comes generally at the end;³¹Comp. I. E. on Deut. 7:12 and 8:20. comp. עקבו Its rear (Jos. 8:13).

וצדקת צדיקים יסירו ממנו And the righteousness of each of the righteous they take away from him; comp. בנות צעדה (Gen. 49:20).³²Comp. 2:11.