Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like 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,
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;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
ye that sing to the lute, and in playing of instruments compare yourselves unto 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
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 6:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woe To The Complacent
4 that lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; 5 that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David; 6 that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Cross References
Isaiah 5:12
And the harp and the lute, the tabret and the pipe, and wine, are in their feasts; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.
Amos 5:23
Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
1 Chronicles 23:5
and four thousand were doorkeepers; and four thousand praised Jehovah with the instruments which I made,'said David , to praise therewith.
Genesis 31:27
Wherefore didst thou flee secretly, and steal away from me, and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth and with songs, with tabret and with harp;
1 Chronicles 15:16
And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren the singers, with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding aloud and lifting up the voice with joy.
Job 21:11-12
They send forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance.
Ecclesiastes 2:8
I gathered me also silver and gold, and the treasure of kings and of the provinces; I gat me men-singers and women-singers, and the delights of the sons of men, musical instruments, and that of all sorts.
Amos 8:3
And the songs of the temple shall be wailings in that day, saith the Lord Jehovah: the dead bodies shall be many: in every place shall they cast them forth with silence.
1 Peter 4:3
For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries:
Revelation 18:22
And the voice of harpers and minstrels and flute-players and trumpeters shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft, shall be found any more at all in thee; and the voice of a mill shall be heard no more at all in thee;