Verse Comparison: Amos 5:13
American Standard Version
Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Contemporary English Version
Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.
Darby English Version
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
Good News Bible
And so, keeping quiet in such evil times is the smart thing to do!
King James Version
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
New International Version
Therefore the prudent man keeps quiet in such times,
for the times are evil.
New King James Version
Therefore the prudent keep silent at that time,
For it is an evil time.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it proves an evil time.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Young's Literal Translation
Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it `is'.