Amos 5:11-13

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹¹ You trample on the poor
and take their wheat from them for taxes.
That is why you build houses from hand-cut stones,
but you will not live in them.
You plant beautiful vineyards,
but you will not drink their wine.
¹² I know that your crimes are numerous and your sins are many.
You oppress the righteous by taking bribes.
You deny the needy access to the courts.
¹³ That is why a wise person remains silent at such times,
because those times are so evil.