Amos 6:5

That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 6:5

BSB
You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.
AKJV
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of music, like David;
CPDV
You sing to the sound of stringed instruments; they consider themselves to have the musical abilities of David.
ERV
that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that devise for themselves instruments of music, like David;
NHEB
who strum on the strings of a harp; who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
SMT
Prating upon the mouth of the lyre, as David they invented to them instruments of music;

Commentary for Amos 6:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 6:5
Summary
Musical invention replaces moral responsibility
Place
Israel
Event
Description of musical excess
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment