(A)You only have I [a]known among all the families of the earth;
Therefore I will [b](B)punish you for all your wrongdoing.”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Amos 3:2 Or chosen
  2. Amos 3:2 Lit visit

“You only have I chosen(A)
    of all the families of the earth;
therefore I will punish(B) you
    for all your sins.(C)

Read full chapter

12 For I know your offenses are many and your sins are great,
You who are (A)hostile to the righteous and accept bribes,
And [a]turn away the poor from justice at the [b]gate.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Amos 5:12 Lit they turn
  2. Amos 5:12 I.e., the place where court was held

12 For I know how many are your offenses
    and how great your sins.(A)

There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes(B)
    and deprive the poor(C) of justice in the courts.(D)

Read full chapter