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Amos 6:6-8
New International Reader's Version
Amos 6:6-8
New International Reader's Version
6 You drink wine by the bowlful.
You use the finest lotions.
But Joseph’s people will soon be destroyed.
And you aren’t even sad about it.
7 So you will be among the first
to be taken away as prisoners.
You won’t be able to enjoy good food.
You won’t lie around on couches anymore.
The Lord Hates the Pride of Israel
8 The Lord and King has made a promise in his own name. He is the Lord God who rules over all. He announces,
“I hate the pride of Jacob’s people.
I can’t stand their forts.
I will hand the city of Samaria
and everything in it over to their enemies.”
Amos 6:6-8
New International Version
Amos 6:6-8
New International Version
6 You drink wine(A) by the bowlful
and use the finest lotions,
but you do not grieve(B) over the ruin of Joseph.(C)
7 Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(D)
your feasting and lounging will end.(E)
The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel
8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(F)—the Lord God Almighty declares:
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