Isaiah 3:12
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The Lord will remove Jerusalem's leadership structure — mighty man, warrior, judge, prophet, elder — leaving mere youths as their rulers. The women of Jerusalem are rebuked for haughty eyes and mincing steps; their ornaments and finery will be replaced …
Other Translations
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they that lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
My people--its exactors <FI>are<Fi> sucklings, And women have ruled over it. My people--thy eulogists are causing to err, And the way of thy paths swallowed up.
As for my people, their ruler is acting like a child, and those who have authority over them are women. O my people, your guides are the cause of your wandering, turning your footsteps out of the right way.
Cross References
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto …
And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed …
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the …
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: …
Behold, thy people in the midst of thee are women: the gates of thy land shall be set wide open …