King James Version (KJV)

Amos 6:7

โ€œTherefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.โ€

Verse in context โ€” Amos 6

5

That chant to the sound of the viol, [and] invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;

6

That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

7

Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.

8

The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

9

And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.

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