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Amos 5:18
New King James Version
Amos 5:18
New King James Version
18 (A)Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord!
For what good is (B)the day of the Lord to you?
It will be darkness, and not light.
Amos 5:18
New American Standard Bible
Amos 5:18
New American Standard Bible
18 Woe to you who are longing for the (A)day of the Lord,
For what [a]purpose will the day of the Lord be to you?
It will be (B)darkness and not light;
Footnotes
- Amos 5:18 Lit will this be to you, the day
Amos 5:18
Amplified Bible
Amos 5:18
Amplified Bible
18
Woe (judgment is coming) to you who desire the day of the Lord [expecting rescue from the Gentiles]!
Why would you want the day of the Lord?
It is darkness (judgment) and not light [and rescue and prosperity];
Amos 5:18
New International Version
Amos 5:18
New International Version
The Day of the Lord
Amos 5:18
King James Version
Amos 5:18
King James Version
18 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.
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