BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
6This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Israel,
even for four, I will not relent.
They sell the innocent for silver,
and the needy for a pair of sandals.
Amos 2:6
Amos 2:6 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
6¶This is what the Lord says:
“For three offenses of Israel, and for four,
I will not revoke its punishment,
Because they sell the righteous for money,
And the needy for a pair of sandals.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
6¶Thus says the Lord,
“For three transgressions of Israel and for four (multiplied delinquencies)
I will not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it,
Because they sell the righteous and innocent for silver
And the needy for the price of a pair of sandals.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
6This 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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
6Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes—
Geneva Bible (GNV)
6Thus sayth the Lord, For three transgressions of Israel, and for foure, I will not turne to it, because they solde the righteous for siluer and the poore for shooes.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
6Yahweh says:
“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 sandals;
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
6The Lord says,
“The people of Israel have sinned again and again.
So I will judge them.
They sell into slavery those who have done no wrong.
They trade needy people
for a mere pair of sandals.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
6The Lord says, ‘The people of Israel have done more and more wrong things. So I will certainly punish them.
They sold righteous people for silver. And they sold poor people for only the price of shoes.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
6Thus said YHWH: “For three transgressions of Israel, || And for four, I do not reverse it, || Because of their selling the righteous for silver, || And the needy for a pair of sandals.