Amos 5:7 kjva — Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,"

— Amos 5:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Amos 5:7 in Other Translations

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Amos 5 — Context

4

For thus saith the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:

5

But seek not Beth–el, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beer–sheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth–el shall come to nought.

6

Seek the Lord, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Beth–el.

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Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,

8

Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name:

9

That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.

10

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

Amos 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Amos 5:7 say?
Amos 5:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,”
Where is Amos 5:7 in the Bible?
Amos 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Amos 5:7 in?
Amos 5:7 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 5:7?
Amos 5:7 reads (KJVA): “Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,” 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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