But the people were silent and did not answer him a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”
Amos 5:13 - The Scriptures 2009 Therefore the wise keep silent at that time, for it is an evil time. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore he who is prudent will keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time. American Standard Version (1901) Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time. Common English Bible Therefore, the one who is wise will keep silent in that time; it is an evil time. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the prudent will be silent at that time, for it is an evil time. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore the prudent shall keep silence at that time, for it is an evil time. |
But the people were silent and did not answer him a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”
And I have waited, but they do not speak, because they have stood still, they answered no more.
I am like a man who does not hear, And who has no rebukes in his mouth.
a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to be silent, and a time to speak;
For even man does not know his time. Like fish taken in an evil net, and like birds caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared in an evil time, when it comes down on them suddenly.
But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”
And they said to him, “Thus said Ḥizqiyahu, ‘This day is a day of distress and rebuke and scorn, for the children have come to birth, but there is no strength to bring forth.
“However, let no one strive or reprove another, for your people are like those striving with a priest.
And if an uncle, or his undertaker, brings the remains out of the house, he shall say to one inside the house, “Is anyone with you?” and he says, “No,” then he shall say, “Hush!” For we have not remembered the Name of יהוה!
Therefore thus said יהוה, “See, against this clan I am planning evil, from which you do not remove your necks, nor walk proudly, for this is a time of evil.
I heard, and my body trembled, My lips quivered at the sound, Rottenness came into my bones. And I trembled within myself, That I might rest for the day of distress, To come upon the people who would attack us.
Because of this, take up the complete armour of Elohim, so that you have power to withstand in the wicked day, and having done all, to stand.