Devine Scripture

Amos 2:15

Amos chapter 2 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;

Context

v.14And flight shall perish from the swift; and the strong shall not strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself;

v.15This passage

v.16and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 33:16

    There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.

  • Ezekiel 39:3

    and I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.