NET Bible
"They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments."
— Amos 6:5, NET Bible
“That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;”
“that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David; ”
“who strum on the strings of a harp; who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;”
“You that sing to the sound of the psaltery: they have thought themselves to have instruments of music like David;”
“Making foolish songs to the sound of corded instruments, and designing for themselves instruments of music, like David;”
“That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;”
They say to the people:“Journey over to Calneh and look at it! Then go from there to Hamath-Rabbah! Then go down to Gath of the Philistines! Are they superior to our two kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours?”
You refuse to believe a day of disaster will come, but you establish a reign of violence.
They lie around on beds decorated with ivory, and sprawl out on their couches. They eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the middle of the pen.
They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments.
They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.
The Sovereign LORD confirms this oath by his very own life. The LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, is speaking:“I despise Jacob’s arrogance; I hate their fortresses. I will hand over to their enemies the city of Samaria and everything in it.”