[a]The Lord God hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord God of hosts, I abhor [b]the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 6:8 Read Jer. 51:14.
  2. Amos 6:8 That is, the riches and pomp.

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(A)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(B) the pride of Jacob(C)
    and detest his fortresses;(D)
I will deliver up(E) the city
    and everything in it.(F)

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