Amos 5:9
That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
In other versions
that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.
ASV
Who sends sudden destruction on the strong, so that destruction comes on the walled town.
BBE
He causeth destruction to break forth suddenly upon the strong, and bringeth destruction upon the fortress.
DBY
Who brings sudden destruction on the strong, So that destruction comes on the fortress.
WEB
Who is brightening up the spoiled against the strong, And the spoiled against a fortress cometh.
YLT
That strengthens the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
ENG
That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
WBT
He flashes destruction on the strong, so that fury comes upon the stronghold.
BSB
In context
7Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,
8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
9That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
10They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
11Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens 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 wine of them.
