Catholic Public Domain Version
"And one holding the bow will not stand firm, and the swift of foot will not be saved, and the rider on the horse will not save his life. "
— Amos 2:15, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.”
“neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself; ”
“neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is swift of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself;”
“Archers will not hold their ground; fast runners will not save their lives, nor will those who ride horses.”
“And he that holdeth the bow shall not stand, and the swift of foot shall not escape, neither shall the rider of the horse save his life.”
“And the bowman will not keep his place; he who is quick-footed will not get away safely: and the horseman will not keep his life.”
“Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.”
Yet you would offer wine to the Nazirites, and you would command the prophets, saying: “Do not prophesy.”
Behold, I will creak under you, just as a wagon creaks that is laden with hay.
And flight will perish from the swift, and the strong will not maintain his strength, and the healthy will not save his life.
And one holding the bow will not stand firm, and the swift of foot will not be saved, and the rider on the horse will not save his life.
And the stout of heart among the strong will flee away naked in that day, says the Lord.