Verse Comparison: Amos 2:12
American Standard Version
But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Amplified® Bible
But you gave the dedicated ones [the Nazirites] wine to drink and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Contemporary English Version
But you commanded the prophets not to speak their message, and you pressured the Nazirites into drinking wine.
Darby English Version
And ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Good News Bible
But you made the nazirites drink wine, and ordered the prophets not to speak my message.
King James Version
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
New American Standard Bible
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine, And you commanded the prophets saying, `You shall not prophesy!'
New International Version
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine
and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.
New King James Version
“ But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink,
And commanded the prophets saying,
‘ Do not prophesy!’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine, And you commanded the prophets saying, 'You shall not prophesy!'
Revised Standard Version
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'You shall not prophesy.'
Young's Literal Translation
And ye cause the Nazarites to drink wine, And on the prophets ye have laid a charge, Saying, `Do not prophecy!'
