Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
ye that sing to the lute, and in playing of instruments compare yourselves unto David;
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;
Holman Bible
and invent
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;
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 Ye that lie upon beds of ivory, and use your wantonness upon your couches; ye that eat the best lambs of the flock, and the fattest calves of the drove; 5 ye that sing to the lute, and in playing of instruments compare yourselves unto David; 6 ye that drink wine out of goblets, and anoint yourselves with the best oil: but no man is sorry for Joseph's hurt.
Cross References
Isaiah 5:12
In those companies are harps and lutes, tabrets and pipes, and wine. But they regard not the work of the LORD, and consider not the operation of his hands.
Amos 5:23
Away with that noise of thy songs, I will not hear thy plays of music:
1 Chronicles 23:5
Four thousand were porters and four thousand praised the LORD with such instruments as David had made to praise withal.
Genesis 31:27
Wherefore wentest thou away secretly, unknown to me, and didst not tell me, that I might have brought thee on the way with mirth, singing, timbrels and harps,
1 Chronicles 15:16
And David spake to the chief heads of the Levites, that they should appoint of their brethren to sing with instruments of music: psalteries, harps and cymbals that sounded, and to sing on high with Joyfulness.
Job 21:11-12
They send forth their children by flocks, and their sons lead the dance.
Ecclesiastes 2:8
I gathered silver and gold together, even a treasure of kings and lands. I provided me singers and women which could play of instruments, to make man mirth and pastime. I gat me drinking cups also and glasses.
Amos 8:3
In that day shall the songs of the temple be turned in to sorrow," sayeth the LORD God. "Many dead bodies shall lie in every place, and be cast forth secretly.
1 Peter 4:3
For it is sufficient for us that we have spent the time that is past of the life, after the will of the gentiles; walking in wantonness, lusts, drunkenness, in eating, drinking, and in abominable idolatry.
Revelation 18:22
And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more in thee: and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee, and the sound of a mill shall be heard no more in thee,