Amos 5:9

Amos 5:9 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9With a blinding flash he destroys the stronghold

and brings the fortified city to ruin.

9 It is He who makes destruction flash upon the strong,

So that destruction comes upon the fortress.

9It is He who causes [sudden] destruction to flash forth on the strong

So that destruction comes on the fortress.

9He flashes destruction on the strong,

so that fury comes upon the stronghold.

9that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.

9He strengtheneth the destroyer against the mightie: and the destroyer shall come against the fortresse.

9who brings sudden destruction on the strong,

so that destruction comes on the fortress.

9With a flash of light he destroys places of safety.

He tears down cities

that have high walls around them.

9He quickly destroys strong people. He knocks down their strong buildings and their walls.

9Who is brightening up the spoiled against the strong, || And the spoiled comes against a fortress.