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Who (A)drink wine from [a]sacrificial bowls
While they anoint themselves with the first pick of the oils,
Yet they have not (B)grieved over the destruction of Joseph.
Therefore, they will now (C)go into exile among the first of the exiles,
And the (D)sprawlers’ [b]banqueting will turn aside.

Lord Yahweh has (E)sworn by Himself, Yahweh God of hosts has declared:
“I (F)abhor the lofty pride of Jacob
And hate his (G)citadels;
Therefore I will (H)deliver up the city as well as its fullness.”

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 6:6 Lit sprinkling basins
  2. Amos 6:7 Or cultic feasts

You drink wine(A) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(B) over the ruin of Joseph.(C)
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

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(F)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(G) the pride of Jacob(H)
    and detest his fortresses;(I)
I will deliver up(J) the city
    and everything in it.(K)

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