Verse Comparison: Amos 3:2
American Standard Version
You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit upon you all your iniquities.
Amplified® Bible
You only have I known (chosen, sympathized with, and loved) of all the families of the earth; therefore I will visit upon you all your wickedness {and} punish you for all your iniquities.
Contemporary English Version
Of all nations on earth, you are the only one I have chosen. That's why I will punish you because of your sins.
Darby English Version
You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore will I visit upon you all your iniquities.
Good News Bible
"Of all the nations on earth, you are the only one I have known and cared for. That is what makes your sins so terrible, and that is why I must punish you for them."
King James Version
You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
New American Standard Bible
"You only have I chosen among all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
New International Version
"You only have I chosen
of all the families of the earth;
therefore I will punish you
for all your sins."
New King James Version
"You only have I known of all the families of the earth;
Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" You only have I chosen among all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
Revised Standard Version
"You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
Young's Literal Translation
Only you I have known of all families of the land, Therefore I charge on you all your iniquities.