6You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.


In Context

3 You put off the evil day and bring near a reign of terror.

4 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fattened calves.

5 You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments.

6 You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.

7 Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile; your feasting and lounging will end.

8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself-the Lord God Almighty declares: "I abhor the pride of Jacob and detest his fortresses; I will deliver up the city and everything in it."

Amos 6:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best ointments: and they are not concerned for the affliction of Joseph.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:6who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:6Who are drinking with bowls of wine, And with chief perfumes anoint themselves, And have not been pained for the breach of Joseph.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.