Amos 6:5
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;In other versions
that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
ASV
Making foolish songs to the sound of corded instruments, and designing for themselves instruments of music, like David;
BBE
that chant to the sound of the lute, [and] invent them instruments of music, like David;
DBY
Who strum on the strings of a harp; Who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
WEB
Who are taking part according to the psaltery, Like David they invented for themselves instruments of music;
YLT
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of music, like David;
ENG
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of music, like David;
WBT
You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.
BSB
In context
3Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
4That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
5That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
7Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David