Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Amos 4:1-4 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. You women of Samariaare fat cows!You ill-treat and abusethe poor and needy,then you say to your husbands,“Bring us more drinks!”

2. I, the Lord God, have swornby my own namethat your time is coming.Not one of you will be left—you will be taken awayby sharp hooks.

3. You will be dragged through holesin your city walls,and you will be throwntowards Harmon.I, the Lord, have spoken!

4. Come to Bethel and Gilgal.Sin all you want!Offer sacrifices the next morningand bring a tenth of your cropson the third day.