Amos 5:1
American King James Hear you this word which I take up against you, even a lamentation, O house of Israel.
American Standard Version Hear ye this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel.
King James Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a lamentation, O house of Israel.
World English Bible Listen to this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel:
Amos 5:2
American King James The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken on her land; there is none to raise her up.
American Standard Version The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is cast down upon her land; there is none to raise her up.
King James The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up.
World English Bible “The virgin of Israel has fallen; She shall rise no more. She is cast down on her land; there is no one to raise her up.”
Amos 5:3
American King James For thus said the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.
American Standard Version For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: The city that went forth a thousand shall have a hundred left, and that which went forth a hundred shall have ten left, to the house of Israel.
King James For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.
World English Bible For the Lord Yahweh says: “The city that went out a thousand shall have a hundred left, and that which went out one hundred shall have ten left to the house of Israel.”
Amos 5:4
American King James For thus said the LORD to the house of Israel, Seek you me, and you shall live:
American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live;
King James For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:
World English Bible For Yahweh says to the house of Israel: “Seek me, and you will live;
Amos 5:5
American King James But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.
American Standard Version but seek not Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beer-sheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth-el shall come to nought.
King James But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.
World English Bible but don’t seek Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and don’t pass to Beersheba; for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.
Amos 5:6
American King James Seek the LORD, and you shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel.
American Standard Version Seek Jehovah, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and it devour, and there be none to quench it in Beth-el.
King James Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel.
World English Bible Seek Yahweh, and you will live, lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and it devour, and there be no one to quench it in Bethel.
Amos 5:7
American King James You who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,
American Standard Version Ye who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth,
King James Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,
World English Bible You who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth!
Amos 5:8
American King James Seek him that makes the seven stars and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night: that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out on the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
American Standard Version `seek him' that maketh the Pleiades and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night; that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth (Jehovah is his name);
King James Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
World English Bible Seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night; who calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out on the surface of the earth, Yahweh is his name,
Amos 5:9
American King James That strengthens the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
American Standard Version that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.
King James That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
World English Bible who brings sudden destruction on the strong, so that destruction comes on the fortress.
Amos 5:10
American King James They hate him that rebukes in the gate, and they abhor him that speaks uprightly.
American Standard Version They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
King James They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
World English Bible They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
Amos 5:11
American King James For as much therefore as your treading is on the poor, and you take from him burdens of wheat: you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not dwell in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink wine of them.
American Standard Version Forasmuch therefore as ye trample upon the poor, and take exactions from him of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink the wine thereof.
King James Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.
World English Bible Therefore, because you trample on the poor and take taxes from him of wheat, you have built houses of cut stone, but you will not dwell in them. You have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine.
Amos 5:12
American King James For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.
American Standard Version For I know how manifold are your transgressions, and how mighty are your sins-ye that afflict the just, that take a bribe, and that turn aside the needy in the gate `from their right'.
King James For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.
World English Bible For I know how many are your offenses, and how great are your sins— you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn away the needy in the courts.
Amos 5:13
American King James Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
American Standard Version Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
King James Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
World English Bible Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Amos 5:14
American King James Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.
American Standard Version Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.
King James Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.
World English Bible Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.
Amos 5:15
American King James Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
American Standard Version Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate: it may be that Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
King James Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
World English Bible Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the courts. It may be that Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
Amos 5:16
American King James Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD, said thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the farmer to mourning, and such as are skillful of lamentation to wailing.
American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of hosts, the Lord: Wailing shall be in all the broad ways; and they shall say in all the streets, Alas! Alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful in lamentation to wailing.
King James Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD, saith thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh, the God of Armies, the Lord, says: “Wailing will be in all the wide ways. They will say in all the streets, ‘Alas! Alas!’ They will call the farmer to mourning, and those who are skillful in lamentation to wailing.
Amos 5:17
American King James And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through you, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And in all vineyards shall be wailing; for I will pass through the midst of thee, saith Jehovah.
King James And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD.
World English Bible In all vineyards there will be wailing, for I will pass through the middle of you,” says Yahweh.
Amos 5:18
American King James Woe to you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.
American Standard Version Woe unto you that desire the day of Jehovah! Wherefore would ye have the day of Jehovah? It is darkness, and not light.
King James Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.
World English Bible “Woe to you who desire the day of Yahweh! Why do you long for the day of Yahweh? It is darkness, and not light.
Amos 5:19
American King James As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.
American Standard Version As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.
King James As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.
World English Bible As if a man fled from a lion, and a bear met him; or he went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a snake bit him.
Amos 5:20
American King James Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
American Standard Version Shall not the day of Jehovah be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
King James Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
World English Bible Won’t the day of Yahweh be darkness, and not light? Even very dark, and no brightness in it?
Amos 5:21
American King James I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.
American Standard Version I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
King James I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.
World English Bible I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can’t stand your solemn assemblies.
Amos 5:22
American King James Though you offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts.
American Standard Version Yea, though ye offer me your burnt-offerings and meal-offerings, I will not accept them; neither will I regard the peace-offerings of your fat beasts.
King James Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts.
World English Bible Yes, though you offer me your burnt offerings and meal offerings, I will not accept them; neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat animals.
Amos 5:23
American King James Take you away from me the noise of your songs; for I will not hear the melody of your viols.
American Standard Version Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
King James Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
World English Bible Take away from me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.
Amos 5:24
American King James But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
American Standard Version But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
King James But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
World English Bible But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.
Amos 5:25
American King James Have you offered to me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel?
American Standard Version Did ye bring unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel?
King James Have ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel?
World English Bible “Did you bring to me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, house of Israel?
Amos 5:26
American King James But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves.
American Standard Version Yea, ye have borne the tabernacle of your king and the shrine of your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves.
King James But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves.
World English Bible You also carried the tent of your king and the shrine of your images, the star of your god, which you made for yourselves.
Amos 5:27
American King James Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, said the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.
American Standard Version Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith Jehovah, whose name is the God of hosts.
King James Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.
World English Bible Therefore I will cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus,” says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.