12 For I know your crimes are many
and your sins innumerable.
They oppress the righteous,(A) take a bribe,
and deprive the poor of justice(B) at the gates.
13 Therefore, the wise person will keep silent[a](C)
at such a time,
for the days are evil.

14 Seek good and not evil
so that you may live,
and the Lord, the God of Hosts,
will be with you,
as you have claimed.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 5:13 Or the prudent will perish

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