Berean Standard Bible
“But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
In Amos 5, God declares that he hates and rejects Israel's religious festivals, offerings and songs. The people were worshiping enthusiastically while oppressing the poor, taking bribes and denying justice in the courts.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
World English Bible (WEB)
But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.
King James Version (KJV)
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But let the right go rolling on like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Antes corra el juicio como las aguas, y la justicia como impetuoso arroyo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»¡Lo que yo quiero es que la justicia y la honradez estén presentes en todas sus acciones, que fluyan entre ustedes como las aguas de un río y, que sean virtudes tan fuertes como las aguas de un torrente profundo!
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