Albert Barnes Commentary Isaiah 5:15-16

"And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled: but Jehovah of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness." — Isaiah 5:15-16 (ASV)

And the mean man ... the mighty man - The expressions here mean that “all” ranks would be subdued and punished; see the note on Isaiah 2:9.

The eyes of the lofty ... - See the note on Isaiah 2:11; see also the note on Isaiah 2:17.

Shall be exalted in judgment - In his justice; he shall so manifest his justice as to be exalted in the view of the people.

Shall be sanctified - Shall be “regarded” as holy. He shall so manifest his righteousness in his dealings, that it shall be seen and felt that he is a holy God.