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Amos 6:6-8
Contemporary English Version
Amos 6:6-8
Contemporary English Version
6 You drink all the wine you want
and wear expensive perfume,
but you don't care about
the ruin of your nation.[a]
7 So you will be the first
to be dragged off as captives;
your good times will end.
8 The Lord God All-Powerful
has sworn by his own name:
“You descendants of Jacob
make me angry by your pride,
and I hate your fortresses.
And so I will surrender your city
and possessions
to your enemies.”
Footnotes
- 6.6 your nation: Hebrew “Joseph's descendants” (see the note at 5.6).
Amos 6:6-8
New International Version
Amos 6:6-8
New International Version
6 You drink wine(A) by the bowlful
and use the finest lotions,
but you do not grieve(B) over the ruin of Joseph.(C)
7 Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(D)
your feasting and lounging will end.(E)
The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel
8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(F)—the Lord God Almighty declares:
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