Amos 5:10

They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:10

BSB
There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.
AKJV
They hate him that rebukes in the gate, and they abhor him that speaks uprightly.
CPDV
They held hatred for the one who corrects at the gate, and they have abhorred the one who speaks perfectly.
ERV
They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
NHEB
They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.
SMT
They hated him setting right in the gate, and they will abhor the perfect word.

Commentary for Amos 5:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:10
Summary
Society rejects those who speak truth
Event
Description of social rejection
Estimated Time Period
c. 760 BC
Category
Prophecy