Amos 2:6

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This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Thus says Yahweh: “For three transgressions of Israel, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes;

World English Bible (WEB)

Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}; For three{H7969} transgressions{H6588} of Israel{H3478}, and for four{H702}, I will not turn away{H7725}{(H8686)} the punishment thereof; because they sold{H4376}{(H8800)} the righteous{H6662} for silver{H3701}, and the poor{H34} for a pair of shoes{H5275};

Strong's King James

Here is what יהוה Yahweh says, For three of Isra'el's crimes, and for four, I will not turn it back, For they sell off the innocent for silver, The needy for a pair of sandals.

The F.O.G

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their selling for silver the righteous, And the needy for a pair of sandals.

Young's Literal Translation

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Amos 2:6

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Amos 2:6