Amos 5:13

A Call to Repentance · Amos 5:4–15
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Translations

Modern
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
Traditional
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Literal
Therefore, the one acting prudently at that time will keep silent, for it is an evil time.
Latin
Ideo prudens in tempore illo tacebit, quia tempus malum est.

Original

Hebrew
English
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

Notes

Witnesses insisted they saw and heard nothing. Being truthful had become risky (Amos 5:10) and could put the speaker in danger.

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

Social Justice What Is Good

Events

Parallels

Joel 1:13–20 Zephaniah 2:1–3 Luke 13:1–5

Glossary

Book of Amos Neighbor

Topics

Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: They Who Have: Keep Silence in the Evil Time Speaking: Wisdom In