Translations
Modern
“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
Traditional
For they know not to do right, saith the Lord, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
Literal
“And they know not to do right—” a declaration of YHWH “Those storing up violence and plunder in their palaces.”
Latin
Et nescierunt facere rectum, dicit Dominus, thesaurizantes iniquitatem et rapinas in ædibus suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
Notes
Israel’s wealthy people gained their riches by neglecting the poor and by treating the helpless with cruelty (see Amos 2:6–8).
Amos delivers three prophetic messages to Israel, criticizing their mistaken belief about being God's chosen people. The messages show a progression toward judgment.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC
Glossary
Topics
Ancient Samaria: People of Characterised as Corrupt and Wicked Dishonesty: General Scriptures Concerning Palaces: Often the Storehouses of Rapine Rulers: Wicked Theft: The Wicked: Store up the Fruits of