10 They hate him who (A)reproves in the [a]gate,
And they (B)abhor him who speaks with integrity.
11 Therefore because you [b]impose heavy rent on the poor
And exact a tribute of grain from them,
Though you have built (C)houses of well-hewn stone,
Yet you will not live in them;
You have planted pleasant vineyards, yet you will (D)not drink their wine.
12 For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great,
You who (E)distress the righteous and accept bribes
And [c]turn aside the poor in the [d]gate.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 5:10 I.e. the place where court was held
  2. Amos 5:11 Another reading is trample upon
  3. Amos 5:12 Lit they turn
  4. Amos 5:12 I.e. the place where court was held