Amos 3:1
American King James Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,
American Standard Version Hear this word that Jehovah hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up out of the land of Egypt, saying,
King James Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,
World English Bible Hear this word that Yahweh has spoken against you, children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up out of the land of Egypt, saying:
Amos 3:2
American King James You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
American Standard Version You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit upon you all your iniquities.
King James You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
World English Bible “I have only chosen you of all the families of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all of your sins.”
Amos 3:3
American King James Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
American Standard Version Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?
King James Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
World English Bible Do two walk together, unless they have agreed?
Amos 3:4
American King James Will a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?
American Standard Version Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?
King James Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?
World English Bible Will a lion roar in the thicket, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den, if he has caught nothing?
Amos 3:5
American King James Can a bird fall in a snare on the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?
American Standard Version Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is `set' for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all?
King James Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?
World English Bible Can a bird fall in a trap on the earth, where no snare is set for him? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when there is nothing to catch?
Amos 3:6
American King James Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD has not done it?
American Standard Version Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil befall a city, and Jehovah hath not done it?
King James Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
World English Bible Does the trumpet alarm sound in a city, without the people being afraid? Does evil happen to a city, and Yahweh hasn’t done it?
Amos 3:7
American King James Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
American Standard Version Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.
King James Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
World English Bible Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
Amos 3:8
American King James The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy?
American Standard Version The lion hath roared; who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah hath spoken; who can but prophesy?
King James The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?
World English Bible The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Yahweh has spoken. Who can but prophesy?
Amos 3:9
American King James Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the middle thereof, and the oppressed in the middle thereof.
American Standard Version Publish ye in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold what great tumults are therein, and what oppressions in the midst thereof.
King James Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst thereof.
World English Bible Proclaim in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, “Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and see what unrest is in her, and what oppression is among them.”
Amos 3:10
American King James For they know not to do right, said the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
American Standard Version For they know not to do right, saith Jehovah, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
King James For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
World English Bible “Indeed they don’t know to do right,” says Yahweh, “Who hoard plunder and loot in their palaces.”
Amos 3:11
American King James Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down your strength from you, and your palaces shall be spoiled.
American Standard Version Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: An adversary `there shall be', even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be plundered.
King James Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.
World English Bible Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: “An adversary will overrun the land; and he will pull down your strongholds, and your fortresses will be plundered.”
Amos 3:12
American King James Thus said the LORD; As the shepherd takes out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah: As the shepherd rescueth out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the children of Israel be rescued that sit in Samaria in the corner of a couch, and on the silken cushions of a bed.
King James Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.
World English Bible Yahweh says: “As the shepherd rescues out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the children of Israel be rescued who sit in Samaria on the corner of a couch, and on the silken cushions of a bed.”
Amos 3:13
American King James Hear you, and testify in the house of Jacob, said the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
American Standard Version Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts.
King James Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
World English Bible “Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob,” says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies.
Amos 3:14
American King James That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel on him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
American Standard Version For in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him, I will also visit the altars of Beth-el; and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
King James That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
World English Bible “For in the day that I visit the transgressions of Israel on him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel; and the horns of the altar will be cut off, and fall to the ground.
Amos 3:15
American King James And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And I will smite the winter-house with the summer-house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith Jehovah.
King James And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD.
World English Bible I will strike the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory will perish, and the great houses will have an end,” says Yahweh.