Amos 5:24 asv — But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

American Standard Version

"But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. "

— Amos 5:24, American Standard Version

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Amos 5 — Context

21

I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.

22

Yea, though ye offer me your burnt-offerings and meal-offerings, I will not accept them; neither will I regard the peace-offerings of your fat beasts.

23

Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

24

But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

25

Did ye bring unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel?

26

Yea, ye have borne the tabernacle of your king and the shrine of your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves.

27

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith Jehovah, whose name is the God of hosts.

Amos 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:24 say?
Amos 5:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. ”
Where is Amos 5:24 in the Bible?
Amos 5:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 24.
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 5:24.
What translation should I read Amos 5:24 in?
Amos 5:24 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 5:24?
Amos 5:24 reads (ASV): “But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. ” 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.
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