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NET Bible
They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
New American Standard Bible
While they anoint themselves with the finest of oils,
Yet they have not
King James Version
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Holman Bible
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
International Standard Version
drinking wine from bowls, anointing themselves with the choicest of oils, but not grieving on the occasion of Joseph's ruin
A Conservative Version
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils, but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
American Standard Version
that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Amplified
Who drink wine from sacrificial bowls
And anoint themselves with the finest oils [reflecting their unrestrained celebration];
Yet they are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph (Israel).
Bible in Basic English
Drinking wine in basins, rubbing themselves with the best oils; but they have no grief for the destruction of Joseph.
Darby Translation
that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.
Julia Smith Translation
Drinking wine in vases, and they will anoint with the chief of ointments: and they were not grieved for the breaking of Joseph.
King James 2000
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Alas for those] who drink from sprinkling bowls of wine and anoint themselves with the best of olive oils and are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph.
Modern King James verseion
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best of oils; nor do they grieve for the breaking of Joseph!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
ye that drink wine out of goblets, and anoint yourselves with the best oil: but no man is sorry for Joseph's hurt.
New Heart English Bible
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
The Emphasized Bible
Who are quaffing bowls of wine, and, with the best of oils, anointing themselves, - and are not afflicted for the injury of Joseph: -
Webster
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
World English Bible
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Youngs Literal Translation
Who are drinking with bowls of wine, And with chief perfumes anoint themselves, And have not been pained for the breach of Joseph.
Themes
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
Anointing » General references to application of oil to the body
Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive
Anointing » Was used for » The jews very fond of
Beds » Used for » Reclining on at meals
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Wine » The jews frequently drank, to excess
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 6:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woe To The Complacent
5 They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments. 6 They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph. 7 Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 37:25-28
When they sat down to eat their food, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh down to Egypt.
Genesis 42:21-22
They said to one other, "Surely we're being punished because of our brother, because we saw how distressed he was when he cried to us for mercy, but we refused to listen. That is why this distress has come on us!"
Genesis 49:22
Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough near a spring whose branches climb over the wall.
2 Kings 15:29
During Pekah's reign over Israel, King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel Beth Maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the territory of Naphtali. He deported the people to Assyria.
2 Kings 17:3-6
King Shalmaneser of Assyria threatened him; Hoshea became his subject and paid him tribute.
Esther 3:15
The messengers scurried forth with the king's order. The edict was issued in Susa the citadel. While the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in an uproar!
Jeremiah 30:7
Alas, what a terrible time of trouble it is! There has never been any like it. It is a time of trouble for the descendants of Jacob, but some of them will be rescued out of it.
Ezekiel 9:4
The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it."
Hosea 3:1
The Lord said to me, "Go, show love to your wife again, even though she loves another man and continually commits adultery. Likewise, the Lord loves the Israelites although they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols."
Amos 2:8
They stretch out on clothing seized as collateral; they do so right beside every altar! They drink wine bought with the fines they have levied; they do so right in the temple of their God!
Matthew 26:7-9
a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table.
John 12:3
Then Mary took three quarters of a pound of expensive aromatic oil from pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She then wiped his feet dry with her hair. (Now the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfumed oil.)
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one member suffers, everyone suffers with it. If a member is honored, all rejoice with it.
1 Timothy 5:23
(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)