Amos 6:1

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion

1 Woe a to you who are at b ease in Zion,
And c trust in Mount Samaria,
Notable persons in the d chief nation,
To whom the house of Israel comes!

  1. Cross References
    Luke 6:24
    But woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 123:4
    Our soul is exceedingly filled With the scorn of those who are at ease, With the contempt of the proud.
    Isaiah 32:9 - 11
    Rise up, you women who are at ease, Hear my voice; You complacent daughters, Give ear to my speech.
    Zephaniah 1:12
    "And it shall come to pass at that time That I will search Jerusalem with lamps, And punish the men Who are settled in complacency, Who say in their heart, 'The LORD will not do good, Nor will He do evil.'
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 31:1
    Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the LORD!
    Jeremiah 49:4
    Why do you boast in the valleys, Your flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? Who trusted in her treasures, saying, 'Who will come against me?
  4. Cross References
    Exodus 19:5
    Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.
    Amos 3:2
    "You only have I known of all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
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