NASB
"Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time."
— Amos 5:13, NASB
“Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.”
“Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time. ”
“Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.”
“For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.”
“Therefore the prudent shall keep silence at that time, for it is an evil time.”
“So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.”
“Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.”
They hate him who reproves in the gate, And they abhor him who speaks with integrity.
Therefore because you impose heavy rent on the poor And exact a tribute of grain from them, Though you have built houses of well-hewn stone, Yet you will not live in them; You have planted pleasant vineyards, yet you will not drink their wine.
For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great, You who distress the righteous and accept bribes And turn aside the poor in the gate.
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
Seek good and not evil, that you may live; And thus may the LORD God of hosts be with you, Just as you have said!
Hate evil, love good, And establish justice in the gate! Perhaps the LORD God of hosts May be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
Therefore thus says the LORD God of hosts, the Lord, "There is wailing in all the plazas, And in all the streets they say, 'Alas! Alas!' They also call the farmer to mourning And professional mourners to lamentation.