Amos 5:13 kjva — Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time."

— Amos 5:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Amos 5 — Context

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

Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.

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.

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

Therefore the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.

Amos 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:13 say?

Amos 5:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.”

Where is Amos 5:13 in the Bible?

Amos 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 13.

Who wrote Amos?

Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.

What is the book of Amos about?

Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.

What are the major themes of Amos?

Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 5:13.

What translation should I read Amos 5:13 in?

Amos 5:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Amos 5:13?

Amos 5:13 reads (KJVA): “Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Amos 5:13 kjva — Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

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