Verse Comparison: Amos 5:9
American Standard Version
that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.
Amplified® Bible
Who causes sudden destruction to flash forth upon the strong so that destruction comes upon the fortress.
Contemporary English Version
God destroys mighty soldiers and strong fortresses.
Darby English Version
He causeth destruction to break forth suddenly upon the strong, and bringeth destruction upon the fortress.
Good News Bible
He brings destruction on the mighty and their strongholds.
King James Version
That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
New American Standard Bible
It is He who flashes forth {with} destruction upon the strong, So that destruction comes upon the fortress.
New International Version
he flashes destruction on the stronghold
and brings the fortified city to ruin),
New King James Version
He rains ruin upon the strong,
So that fury comes upon the fortress.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He flashes forth with destruction upon the strong, So that destruction comes upon the fortress.
Revised Standard Version
who makes destruction flash forth against the strong, so that destruction comes upon the fortress.
Young's Literal Translation
Who is brightening up the spoiled against the strong, And the spoiled against a fortress cometh.
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