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It is He who (A)flashes forth with devastation upon the strong
So that (B)devastation comes upon the fortification.

10 They hate him who (C)reproves in the [a]gate,
And they (D)abhor him who speaks with integrity.
11 Therefore because you [b]impose heavy rent on the poor
And take a tribute of grain from them,
Though you have built (E)houses of cut stone,
Yet you will not live in them;
You have planted desirable vineyards, yet you will (F)not drink their wine.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 5:10 The place where court was held
  2. Amos 5:11 Or trample upon