Amos
King James Version (KJV)
Amos 2:15
“Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.”
King James Version (KJV)
Amos 2:15 Context
12But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not. 13Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves. 14Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself: 15Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself. 16And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
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Other Translations
Neither shall hee stand that handleth the bow, and hee that is swift of foote, shall not deliuer himselfe, neither shall hee that rideth the horse, deliuer himselfe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He who grasps the bow will not stand {his ground,} The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver `himself'; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the bowman will not keep his place; he who is quick-footed will not get away safely: and the horseman will not keep his life.
- Basic English Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and the swift of foot shall not escape, and he that rideth the horse shall not deliver his soul;
- Darby Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.
- Webster's Bible
neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is swift of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself;
- World English Bible
And the handler of the bow standeth not, And the swift with his feet delivereth not [himself], And the rider of the horse delivereth not his soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He who grasps the bow will not stand {his ground,} The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver `himself'; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the bowman will not keep his place; he who is quick-footed will not get away safely: and the horseman will not keep his life.
- Basic English Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and the swift of foot shall not escape, and he that rideth the horse shall not deliver his soul;
- Darby Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.
- Webster's Bible
neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is swift of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself;
- World English Bible
And the handler of the bow standeth not, And the swift with his feet delivereth not [himself], And the rider of the horse delivereth not his soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Amos 2:15
2:13 Under you - Under the load of your sins.
2:14 The swift - For their enemies shall be swifter than they. The strong - Natural strength of body shall not deliver. The mighty - The valiant man, the man of the greatest courage.