Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 who strum on the strings of a harp; who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David; 6 who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. 7 Therefore they will now go captive with the first who go captive; and the feasting and lounging will end.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 37:25-28
They sat down to eat bread, and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing spices and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
Genesis 42:21-22
They said one to another, "We are certainly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us, and we wouldn't listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us."
Genesis 49:22
"Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine by a spring. His branches run over the wall.
2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglath Pileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abel Beth Maacah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali; and he carried them captive to Assyria.
2 Kings 17:3-6
Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.
Esther 3:15
The couriers went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.
Jeremiah 30:7
Alas. for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.
Ezekiel 9:4
The LORD said to him, "Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in its midst."
Hosea 3:1
The LORD said to me, "Go again, love a woman loved by another, and an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods, and love cakes of raisins."
Amos 2:8
and they lay themselves down beside every altar on clothes taken in pledge; and in the house of their God they drink the wine of those who have been fined.
Matthew 26:7-9
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
John 12:3
Mary, therefore, took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
1 Corinthians 12:26
When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. Or when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
1 Timothy 5:23
Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.