Amos 3:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
Thus says the LORD; As the shepherd takes out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.
Amos 3:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah: As the shepherd rescueth out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the children of Israel be rescued that sit in Samaria in the corner of a couch, and on the silken cushions of a bed.
Amos 3:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch.
Amos 3:12 (BSB)
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What does Amos 3:12 say?
Amos 3:12 in modern King James wording reads: "Thus says the LORD; As the shepherd takes out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch."
Where is Amos 3:12 found in the Bible?
Amos 3:12 is verse 12 of chapter 3 of the book of Amos, in the Old Testament. Amos has 9 chapters.
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