But I destroyed the Amorite before them, whose height was as the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; but I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath.

But the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah hath spoken, who can but prophesy?

Thus saith Jehovah: Like as the shepherd rescueth out of the jaw of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be rescued that sit in Samaria in the corner of a couch, and upon the damask of a bed.

Forasmuch, therefore, as ye trample upon the poor, and take from him presents of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, and ye shall not drink the wine of them.

as if a man fled from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.

but let judgment roll down as waters, and righteousness as an ever-flowing stream.

Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;

that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.

But prophesy not again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.

And Amos answered and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdman, and a gatherer of sycamore fruit.

Behold, days come, saith the Lord Jehovah, when I will send a famine in the land; not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Jehovah.

and though they hide themselves on the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, there will I command the serpent, and it shall bite them;