BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
13This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Ammon,
even for four, I will not relent.
Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead
in order to extend his borders,
Amos 1:13
Amos 1:13 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
13¶This is what the Lord says:
“For three offenses of the sons of Ammon, and for four,
I will not revoke its punishment,
Because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead
In order to enlarge their borders.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
13¶Thus says the Lord,
“For three transgressions of the children of Ammon and for four (multiplied delinquencies)
I will not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it,
Because the Ammonites have ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead,
That they might enlarge their border.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
13This is what the Lord says:
“For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four,
I will not revoke My judgment,
because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead
in order to enlarge their territory.
American Standard Version (ASV)
13Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they may enlarge their border.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
13Thus sayth ye Lord, For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for foure, I will not turne to it, because they haue ript vp the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
13Yahweh says:
“For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yes, for four,
I will not turn away its punishment,
because they have ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead,
that they may enlarge their border.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
13The Lord says,
“The people of Ammon have sinned again and again.
So I will judge them.
They ripped open the pregnant women in Gilead.
They wanted to add land to their territory.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
13The Lord says, ‘The people of Ammon have done more and more wrong things. So I will certainly punish them.
People from Ammon fought against the people of Gilead. They wanted to get more land for themselves. While they were killing people there, they also cut pregnant women open.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
13Thus said YHWH: “For three transgressions of the sons of Ammon, || And for four, I do not reverse it, || Because of their ripping up the pregnant ones of Gilead, || To enlarge their border,