New International Version (NIV)
13you who rejoice in the conquest of Lo Debar6:13 Lo Debar means nothing.
and say, “Did we not take Karnaim6:13 Karnaim means horns; horn here symbolizes strength. by our own strength?”
Amos 6:13
Amos 6:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
13You who rejoice in 6:13 Lit nothingLodebar,
6:13 Lit Who sayAnd say, “Have we not by our own strength taken 6:13 Lit a pair of hornsKarnaim for ourselves?”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
13You who rejoice in Lit a thing of nothingLodebar,
And say, “Have we not by our own strength taken Lit a pair of hornsKarnaim for ourselves?”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
13You who [self-confidently] rejoice in 6:13 Lit a thing of nothing. Lo-debar and Karnaim apparently were Aramean sites that had been captured by Israel. Amos uses the meanings of these names in a play on words to rebuke Israel.Lo-debar (Nothing),
Who say, “Have we not by our own strength taken 6:13 Lit a pair of horns. The horns of animals were regarded as symbols of power. Amos condemns Israel for claiming that their victories were achieved without God’s help.Karnaim (Strength) for ourselves?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
13you who rejoice in Lo-debar6:13 Lo-debar means nothing. and say,
‘Did we not take Karnaim6:13 Karnaim means horn, a symbol of strength. by our own strength?’
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
13You are happy because you captured the town of Lo Debar.
You say, “We were strong enough to take Karnaim too.”