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Amos 9:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then you will capture Edom and the other nations that are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken, and my words will come true.

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They are my people— I created each of them to bring honor to me.”

Then other nations will turn to me and be my chosen ones. I, the Lord, say this.

I, the Lord, was ready to answer even those who were not asking and to be found by those who were not searching. To a nation that refused to worship me, I said, “Here I am!”

Did this disaster take you by surprise? Are you a warrior with your hands tied? You have chosen us, and your temple is here. Don't abandon us!

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the Lord All-Powerful.

We act as though you had never ruled us or called us your people.

Instead, they will get together and attack the Philistines in the west. Then they will defeat the Edomites, the Moabites, and the Ammonites in the east. They will rule those people and take from them whatever they want.

Moab is merely my washbasin. Edom belongs to me, and I shout in triumph over the Philistines.”

“My son,” Isaac answered, “I have made Jacob the ruler over you and your brothers, and all of you will be his servants. I have also promised him all the grain and grapes that he needs. There's nothing left that I can do for you.”

Nations will be your servants and bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers, and they will kneel at your feet. Anyone who curses you will be cursed; anyone who blesses you will be blessed.”

Esau's descendants may say, “Although our nation Edom is in ruins, we will rebuild it.” But I, the Lord All-Powerful, promise to tear down whatever they build. Then everyone will know that I will never stop being angry with them as long as they are so sinful.

I'll hand over your sons and daughters to the people of Judah, and they will sell them to the Sabeans, who live far away. I, the Lord, have spoken!




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