Amos 5:12

For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:12

BSB
For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.
AKJV
For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.
CPDV
For I know your many wicked deeds and the strength of your sins, you enemies of the just, accepting bribes, and depriving the poor at the gate.
ERV
For 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.
NHEB
For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins-you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.
SMT
For I knew your many transgressions, and your strong sins: pressing upon the just, taking a ransom, and they turned away the needy in the gate.

Commentary for Amos 5:12

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Overview of Amos 5:12
Summary
God knows all transgressions and corruption
Place
Israel
Event
Declaration of divine knowledge
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment