They improvise songs[a] to the sound of the harp(A)
and invent[b] their own musical instruments like David.(B)
They drink wine by the bowlful(C)
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.(D)
Therefore, they will now go into exile
as the first of the captives,(E)
and the feasting(F) of those who sprawl out
will come to an end.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 6:5 Hb obscure
  2. Amos 6:5 Or compose on

You strum away on your harps(A) like David
    and improvise on musical instruments.(B)
You drink wine(C) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(D) over the ruin of Joseph.(E)
Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(F)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(G)

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