Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and invent
New American Standard Bible
And like David have
King James Version
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
International Standard Version
chanting to the sound of stringed instruments as if they were David, composing songs to themselves as if they were musicians,
A Conservative Version
who sing idle songs to the sound of the viol, who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David,
American Standard Version
that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
Amplified
Who improvise to the sound of the harp—
Like David they have composed songs for themselves—
Bible in Basic English
Making foolish songs to the sound of corded instruments, and designing for themselves instruments of music, like David;
Darby Translation
that chant to the sound of the lute, and invent them instruments of music, like David;
Julia Smith Translation
Prating upon the mouth of the lyre, as David they invented to them instruments of music;
King James 2000
That chant to the sound of the harp, and invent for yourselves instruments of music, like David;
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Alas for those] who sing to the tune of the harp; like David they improvise on instruments of music.
Modern King James verseion
who chant with the mouth of the harp; they invent instruments of music for themselves, like David;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
ye that sing to the lute, and in playing of instruments compare yourselves unto David;
NET Bible
They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments.
New Heart English Bible
who strum on the strings of a harp; who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
The Emphasized Bible
Who are bawling at the bidding of the harp, - like David, have they invented for themselves instruments of song:
Webster
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of music, like David;
World English Bible
who strum on the strings of a harp; who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
Youngs Literal Translation
Who are taking part according to the psaltery, Like David they invented for themselves instruments of music;
Themes
Amusements » General reference to
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Lead to » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Beds » Used for » Reclining on at meals
Chosen Instruments » Trumpets » Viols
David » King of israel » David as musician
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
Entertainments » Music and dancing often introduced at
Invention » Of musical instruments » By david
Music » Instruments of » Invented by david
Music » Instruments of » Viol, a lyre
Music » The jews used » In private entertainments
Music » Instruments of » The jews celebrated for inventing
Interlinear
Chashab
K@liy
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 6:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woe To The Complacent
4
sprawled out on their couches,
and dine on lambs from the flock
and calves from the stall.
and invent
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
Cross References
Isaiah 5:12
tambourine, flute, and wine.
They do not perceive the Lord’s actions,
and they do not see the work of His hands.
Amos 5:23
I will not listen to the music of your harps.
1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the Lord with the instruments that I have made for worship.”
Genesis 31:27
Why did you secretly flee from me, deceive me, and not tell me? I would have sent you away with joy and singing, with tambourines and lyres,
1 Chronicles 15:16
Then David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers and to have them raise their voices with joy accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.
Job 21:11-12
their children skip about,
Ecclesiastes 2:8
I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.
Amos 8:3
In that day the temple
1 Peter 4:3
For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the pagans choose to do:
Revelation 18:22
flutists, and trumpeters
will never be heard in you again;
no craftsman of any trade
will ever be found in you again;
the sound of a mill
will never be heard in you again;