The Wanton Eyes
Isaiah 3:16-24
Moreover the LORD said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes…


of A.V., or the "ogling" eyes of others, introduces an idea foreign to the connection. There seems no reference to immorality. It is the pride of beauty and attire, which has no mind for the Ruler above, which is punished with all that makes loathsome.

(A. B. Davidson, LL. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

WEB: Moreover Yahweh said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;




Pride of Beauty and Attire Reproved
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