Amos 5:7

Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:7

BSB
There are those who turn justice into wormwood and cast righteousness to the ground.
AKJV
You who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,
CPDV
You turn judgment into wormwood, and you abandon justice on earth.
ERV
Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth;
NHEB
You who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth:
SMT
Turning judgment to wormwood and they put down justice in the earth.

Commentary for Amos 5:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:7
Summary
Leaders corrupt justice and abandon righteousness
Event
Accusation of corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 760 BC
Category
Prophecy