Amos 5:24

But let, justice, roll along like water,—and, righteousness, as a torrent over flowing.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

In Context

23Take thou away from me, the noise of thy songs,—Even the melody of thy harps, will I not hear.

25The sacrifices and meal-offering, ye brought near unto me, in the desert, for forty years O house of Israel;

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Cross References

Proverbs 21:3To do righteousness and justice, is more choice to Yahweh than sacrifice.

Hosea 6:6For, lovingkindness, I desired, and not sacrifice,—and the knowledge of God, more than ascending-offerings.

Amos 5:14Seek ye right and not wrong, that ye nay live,—that, so, Yahweh God of hosts, may be with you, as ye have said.

Mark 12:32The Scribe said unto him—Well, Teacher! in truth, hast thou said—He is, One, and there is none other, than he;

Matthew Henry on Amos 5:22-27

Hypocritical Services Rejected; Threatenings against Israel. ( b. c. 790.) 21 I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 22 Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. 23 Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. 24 But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. 25 Have ye offered unto me… Read the whole commentary →

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