Amos 5:14 akjv — Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.

American King James Version

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

— Amos 5:14, American King James Version

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KJV
“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.”
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ASV
“Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say. ”
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WEB
“Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.”
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NET
“Seek good and not evil so you can live! Then the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, just might be with you, as you claim he is.”
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DRB
“Seek ye good, and not evil, that you may live: and the Lord the God of hosts will be with you, as you have said.”
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BBE
“Go after good and not evil, so that life may be yours: and so the Lord, the God of armies, will be with you, as you say.”
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KJVA
“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.”
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Amos 5 — Context

For as much therefore as your treading is on the poor, and you take from him burdens of wheat: you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not dwell in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you 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 you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you 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 to the remnant of Joseph.

Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD, says thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the farmer to mourning, and such as are skillful of lamentation to wailing.

And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through you, says the LORD.

Amos 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:14 say?

Amos 5:14 in the American King James Version reads: “Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken. ”

Where is Amos 5:14 in the Bible?

Amos 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 14.

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 5:14.

What translation should I read Amos 5:14 in?

Amos 5:14 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 5:14?

Amos 5:14 reads (AKJV): “Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken. ” 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 5:14 akjv — Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.

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