Amos 5:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:23 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:23 — KJV
“Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.”
— Amos 5:23 (KJV)
Amos 5:23 in Context — About the Book of Amos
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
Cross-References for Amos 5:23
“As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:23: take, away, songs
“And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:23: take, away, hear
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:23: take, away, hear
“And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:23: take, away, hear
“Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. persuadeth: or, deceiveth”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:23: take, away, hear
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