New English Translation

Amos 1:10-15 New English Translation (NET)

10. So I will set fire to Tyre’s city wall; fire will consume her fortresses.”

11. This is what the Lord says:“Because Edom has committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.He chased his brother with a sword;he wiped out his allies.In his anger he tore them apart without stopping to rest;in his fury he relentlessly attacked them.

12. So I will set Teman on fire;fire will consume Bozrah’s fortresses.”

13. This is what the Lord says:“Because the Ammonites have committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.They ripped open Gilead’s pregnant womenso they could expand their territory.

14. So I will set fire to Rabbah’s city wall;fire will consume her fortresses.War cries will be heard on the day of battle;a strong gale will blow on the day of the windstorm.

15. Ammon’s king will be deported;he and his officials will be carried off together.”The Lord has spoken!