Berean Standard Bible
“Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.””
Amos, a shepherd from Judah, prophesies to the prosperous northern kingdom, condemning injustice in the courts and oppression of the poor. He has urged them to seek the LORD and live.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the courts. It may be that Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
King James Version (KJV)
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 unto the remnant of Joseph.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate: it may be that Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Be haters of evil and lovers of good, and let right be done in the public place: it may be that the Lord, the God of armies, will have mercy on the rest of Joseph.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Aborreced el mal, y amad el bien, y poned juicio en la puerta: quizá Jehová, Dios de los ejércitos, tendrá piedad del remanente de José.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Odien el mal y amen el bien; dejen que reine la justicia en sus tribunales. Quizás así el Señor, Dios Todopoderoso, tenga compasión de los pocos israelitas que quedan.
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