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Therefore, they will now (A)go into exile among the first of the exiles,
And the (B)sprawlers’ [a]banqueting will turn aside.

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

And it will be, if (G)ten men are left in one house, they will die.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 6:7 Or cultic feasts

Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(A)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(B)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

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

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

If ten(I) people are left in one house, they too will die.

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