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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.
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 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
You sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and like David you improvise on musical instruments.
6
While they anoint themselves with the finest of oils,
Yet they have not
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 37:25-28
As they sat down to eat, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying the materials for cosmetics, medicine, and embalming. They were on their way to take them to Egypt.
Genesis 42:21-22
They said to one another: Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw his distress when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.
Genesis 49:22
Joseph is a fruitful tree, a fruitful tree by a spring, with branches climbing over a wall.
2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel Tiglathpileser king of Assyria captured Ijon and Abelbethmaacah and Janoah and Kedesh and Hazor and Gilead and Galilee and all the land of Naphtali. He took the people captive to Assyria.
2 Kings 17:3-6
Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him. Hoshea became his servant and sent him offerings.
Esther 3:15
The runners went out quickly with the king's order. A public statement was made in Shushan. The king and Haman took wine together, but the town of Shushan was troubled.
Jeremiah 30:7
How terrible that day will be! There will be no other day like it. It will be a time of calamity for the descendants of Jacob, but they will be rescued from it.
Ezekiel 9:4
Go through the whole city of Jerusalem and put a mark (signature) on the forehead of everyone who is distressed and troubled because of all the disgusting things being done in the city.
Hosea 3:1
Jehovah said to me: Go again and love a woman beloved by her friend. Love an adulteress, even as Jehovah loves the children of Israel. Though they turn to other gods, and love cakes of raisins for feasts.
Amos 2:8
They lie down beside every altar on clothes taken from indebtedness. In the house of their God they drink the wine they have confiscated.
Matthew 26:7-9
A woman came to him having an alabaster vase containing very precious ointment. She poured it upon his head while he was eating.
John 12:3
Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
1 Corinthians 12:26
When one member suffers all the members suffer with it. When one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
1 Timothy 5:23
Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your many infirmities.