THE LORD DENOUNCES INJUSTICE
Amos 5:11-12,21-24
Forasmuch therefore as ye trample upon the poor,
And take exactions from him of wheat:
Ye have built houses of hewn stone,
But ye shall not dwell in them;
Ye have planted pleasant vineyards,
But ye shall not drink the wine thereof.
For I know how manifold are your transgressions,
And how mighty are your sins-ye that afflict the just,
That take a bribe, and that turn aside the needy in the gate from their right.
“I hate, I despise your religious festivals;
your assemblies are a stench to me.
Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings,
I will not accept them.
Though you bring choice fellowship offerings,
I will have no regard for them.
Away with the noise of your songs!
I will not listen to the music of your harps.
But let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream!
(American Standard Version)
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