Amos 5:15

Amos 5:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Hate evil, love good;

maintain justice in the courts.

Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy

on the remnant of Joseph.

15Hate evil, love good,

And establish justice in the 5:15 I.e., the place where court was heldgate!

Perhaps the Lord God of armies

Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

15Hate evil, love good,

And establish justice in the gate!

Perhaps the Lord God of hosts

May be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

15Hate evil and love good,

And establish justice in the [court of the city] gate.

Perhaps the Lord God of hosts

Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph [that is, those who remain after God’s judgment].

15Hate evil and love good;

establish justice in the gate.

Perhaps the Lord, the God of Hosts,

will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

15Hate evil and love good.

Do what is fair in the courts.

Perhaps the Lord God who rules over all

will have mercy on you.

After all, you are the only ones left

in the family line of Joseph.