Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Holman Bible
at such a time,
for the days are evil.
International Standard Version
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
A Conservative Version
Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
American Standard Version
Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Amplified
Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].
Bible in Basic English
So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.
Darby Translation
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
Julia Smith Translation
For this the prudent one shall be silent in that time, for it is an evil time.
King James 2000
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, whoever has insight will keep silent in that time, for it [is] a time of evil.
Modern King James verseion
So the understanding ones shall keep silent in that time; for it is an evil time.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.
NET Bible
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Webster
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
World English Bible
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it is.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 5:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Lament And Call To Repentance
12 For I know how numerous are your transgressions, and how surpassing your sins, - ye adversaries of the righteous! ye acceptors of a bribe! Even the needy in the gate, have they turned away! 13 Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is! 14 Seek ye right and not wrong, that ye nay live, - that, so, Yahweh God of hosts, may be with you, as ye have said.
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time to rend, and a time to sew, - A time to be silent, and a time to speak;
Hosea 4:4
Howbeit let, no man, contend, nor let him rebuke another, - since, thy people, are as they who contend against a priest:
Micah 2:3
Therefore, - Thus, saith Yahweh, Behold me! devising, against this family, a calamity, - from which ye shall not remove your neck, neither shall ye walk loftily, for, a time of calamity, shall it be.
Ecclesiastes 9:12
For, indeed, man could not know his own time, like fishes which were caught in a cruel net, and like little birds which were caught in a trap, - like them, were ensnared the sons of men, by a time of misfortune, when it fell upon them suddenly.
Isaiah 36:21
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word, - for the command of the king, it was, saying, - Ye must not answer him.
Isaiah 37:3
and they said unto him, Thus, saith Hezekiah, A day of distress and rebuke and reviling, is this day, - For children are come to the birth, and, strength, is there none to bring forth.
Amos 6:10
And a man's near of kin, even he who is about to burn the bones, shall carry him out of the house, when he shall say to him that is in the hinder parts of the house - Are there yet any with thee? and he shall say - No one. Then shall he say - Hush! for we must not invoke the name of Yahweh.
Micah 7:5-7
Do not trust in a friend, do not put confidence in an associate, - from her that lieth in thy bosom, keep thou the doors of thy mouth;
Habakkuk 3:16
I heard, and I trembled within me, at the voice, my lips, quivered, decay, entered, my bones, and, in my limbs, I trembled, - though I am to find rest, in the day of distress, when their invader, cometh up against the people.
Zephaniah 2:2-3
Ere yet the decree, have given birth, like chaff, the day, have vanished, - ere yet shall come upon you, the glow of the anger of Yahweh, ere yet shall come upon you, the day of the anger of Yahweh.
Matthew 27:12-14
And, while he was being accused by the High-priests and Elders, he answered nothing.
Ephesians 5:15-16
Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking, - not as unwise, but as wise, -
Ephesians 6:13
For this cause, take up the complete armour of God, in order that ye may receive power to withstand in the evil day, and, all things, having accomplished, to stand!
2 Timothy 3:1
But, of this, be taking note - that, in last days, there will set in perilous seasons;