Amos 5:13
What does Amos 5:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Amos 5:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it <FI>is<Fi> .
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Therefore the prudent shall keep silence at that time, for it is an evil time.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
Context
v.12For I know how manifold are your transgressions, and how mighty are your sins—ye that afflict the just, that take a bribe, and that turn aside the needy in the gate from their right.
v.13This passage
v.14Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- Isaiah 36:21
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
- Ecclesiastes 3:7
a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
- Micah 2:3
Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks, neither shall ye walk haughtily; for it is an evil time.
- Ephesians 6:13
Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
- Hosea 4:4
Yet let no man strive, neither let any man reprove; for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.
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