BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
15The archer will not stand his ground,
the fleet-footed soldier will not get away,
and the horseman will not save his life.
Amos 2:15
Amos 2:15 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
15“The one who grasps the bow will not stand his ground,
The swift of foot will not escape,
Nor will the one who rides the horse save his life.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
15“He who handles the bow will not stand his ground,
The one who is swift of foot will not escape,
Nor will he who rides the horse save his life [from the invading army].
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
15The archer will not stand his ground,
the fleet of foot will not escape,
and the horseman will not save his life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
15neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;
Geneva Bible (GNV)
15Nor he that handleth the bowe, shall stand, and he that is swift of foote, shall not escape, neyther shall he that rideth the horse, saue his life.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
15He who handles the bow won’t stand.
He who is swift of foot won’t escape.
He who rides the horse won’t deliver himself.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
15Men who are armed with bows will lose the battle.
Soldiers who are quick on their feet will not escape.
Horsemen will not be able
to save their own lives.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
15Soldiers who shoot arrows will have to turn back. Fast runners will not save their lives. Soldiers who ride on horses will also die.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
15And the handler of the bow does not stand, || And the swift does not deliver [himself] with his feet, || And the rider of the horse does not deliver his soul.