Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
drinking wine from bowls, anointing themselves with the choicest of oils, but not grieving on the occasion of Joseph's ruin
New American Standard Bible
While they anoint themselves with the finest of oils,
Yet they have not
King James Version
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Holman Bible
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
A Conservative Version
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils, but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
American Standard Version
that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Amplified
Who drink wine from sacrificial bowls
And anoint themselves with the finest oils [reflecting their unrestrained celebration];
Yet they are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph (Israel).
Bible in Basic English
Drinking wine in basins, rubbing themselves with the best oils; but they have no grief for the destruction of Joseph.
Darby Translation
that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.
Julia Smith Translation
Drinking wine in vases, and they will anoint with the chief of ointments: and they were not grieved for the breaking of Joseph.
King James 2000
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Alas for those] who drink from sprinkling bowls of wine and anoint themselves with the best of olive oils and are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph.
Modern King James verseion
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best of oils; nor do they grieve for the breaking of Joseph!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
ye that drink wine out of goblets, and anoint yourselves with the best oil: but no man is sorry for Joseph's hurt.
NET Bible
They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
New Heart English Bible
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
The Emphasized Bible
Who are quaffing bowls of wine, and, with the best of oils, anointing themselves, - and are not afflicted for the injury of Joseph: -
Webster
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
World English Bible
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Youngs Literal Translation
Who are drinking with bowls of wine, And with chief perfumes anoint themselves, And have not been pained for the breach of Joseph.
Themes
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Lead to » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Anointing » General references to application of oil to the body
Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive
Anointing » Was used for » The jews very fond of
Beds » Used for » Reclining on at meals
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Wine » The jews frequently drank, to excess
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 6:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woe To The Complacent
5 chanting to the sound of stringed instruments as if they were David, composing songs to themselves as if they were musicians, 6 drinking wine from bowls, anointing themselves with the choicest of oils, but not grieving on the occasion of Joseph's ruin 7 therefore you will be the first to go into exile, and the celebrations of those who are lounging will end."
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 37:25-28
After this, while they were seated, eating their food, they looked around and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead with camels carrying spices, balm, and myrrh for sale down in Egypt.
Genesis 42:21-22
"We're all guilty because of what we did to our brother!" they told each other. "We kept on watching his suffering while he pleaded with us! We're in this mess because we wouldn't listen!"
Genesis 49:22
"Joseph is descended from a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine planted near springs of water. His branches climb over walls.
2 Kings 15:29
During the lifetime of King Pekah of Israel, King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria attacked. He captured the cities of Ijon, Abel Beth Maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, and Hazor. He also captured Gilead, Galilee, and the entire territory of Naphtali, and carried its people off to Assyria.
2 Kings 17:3-6
King Shalmaneser of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his servant and paid tribute to him.
Esther 3:15
The couriers went out, urged on by the king's command, and the edict was issued in Susa the capital. The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.
Jeremiah 30:7
Oh how terrible! That time will be worse than any like it. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be rescued from it.
Ezekiel 9:4
The LORD told him, "Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of everyone who sighs and moans over all of the loathsome things that are happening in it."
Hosea 3:1
Then the LORD told me: "Go love your wife again, even though she is being loved by another and is committing adultery. Love her the same way the LORD loves the people of Israel, even though they look to other gods and love raisin cakes."
Amos 2:8
They lay down beside every altar, on garments pledged as collateral, drinking wine paid for through fines imposed by the temple of their gods.
Matthew 26:7-9
a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume and poured it on his head while he sat at the table.
John 12:3
Mary took a litron of very expensive perfume made of pure nard and anointed Jesus' feet. She wiped his feet with her hair, and the house became filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is praised, every part rejoices with it.
1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses.