Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And thus may the Lord God of hosts be with you,
King James Version
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.
Holman Bible
so that you may live,
and the Lord, the God of Hosts,
will be with you,
as you have claimed.
International Standard Version
"Pursue good and not evil, so that you may live, and this is what will happen: The LORD God of the Heavenly Armies will be with you, as you have been claiming.
A Conservative Version
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live, and so LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.
American Standard Version
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.
Amplified
Seek (long for, require) good and not evil, that you may live;
And so may the Lord God of hosts be with you,
Just as you have said!
Bible in Basic English
Go after good and not evil, so that life may be yours: and so the Lord, the God of armies, will be with you, as you say.
Darby Translation
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye say.
Julia Smith Translation
Seek good and not evil, so that ye shall live: and so Jehovah God of armies shall be with you as ye said.
King James 2000
Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Seek good and not bad in order that you may live, and so Yahweh, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said.
Modern King James verseion
Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so Jehovah, the God of Hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Seek after the thing that is good, and not evil, so shall ye live: yea, the LORD God of hosts shall be with you, according to your own desire.
NET Bible
Seek good and not evil so you can live! Then the Lord, the God who commands armies, just might be with you, as you claim he is.
New Heart English Bible
Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you say.
The Emphasized Bible
Seek ye right and not wrong, that ye nay live, - that, so, Yahweh God of hosts, may be with you, as ye have said.
Webster
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.
World English Bible
Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.
Youngs Literal Translation
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live, And it is so; Jehovah, God of Hosts, is with you, as ye said.
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 5:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Lament And Call To Repentance
13
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
14
And thus may the Lord God of hosts be with you,
Cross References
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
1 Chronicles 28:20
Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Micah 3:11
Its heads give judgment for a bribe; its priests teach for a price; its prophets practice divination for money; yet they lean on the LORD and say, "Is not the LORD in the midst of us? No disaster shall come upon us."
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Genesis 39:2-3
The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master.
Genesis 39:23
The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph's charge, because the LORD was with him. And whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed.
Exodus 3:12
He said, "But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain."
Numbers 16:3
They assembled themselves together against Moses and against Aaron and said to them, "You have gone too far! For all in the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?"
2 Chronicles 15:2
and he went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: The LORD is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
Psalm 34:12-16
What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Proverbs 11:27
Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil,
Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.
Isaiah 48:1-2
Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and who came from the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD and confess the God of Israel, but not in truth or right.
Isaiah 55:2
Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Jeremiah 7:3-4
Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.
Amos 3:3
"Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Matthew 1:23
"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel"(which means, God with us).
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Romans 2:7-9
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.