13 “Behold, I am [a](A)weighted down beneath you
As a wagon [b]is weighted down when filled with sheaves.
14 [c](B)Flight will perish from the swift,
And the stalwart will not strengthen his power,
Nor the (C)mighty man save his [d]life.
15 “He who (D)grasps the bow will not stand his ground,
The swift of foot will not escape,
Nor will he who rides the (E)horse save his [e]life.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 2:13 Or tottering
  2. Amos 2:13 Or totters
  3. Amos 2:14 Or A place of refuge
  4. Amos 2:14 Lit soul
  5. Amos 2:15 Lit soul