Amos 5:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:7 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:7 — KJV
“Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,”
— Amos 5:7 (KJV)
Amos 5:7 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 5:7
“And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. continually: Heb. in going and returning”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:7: turn, off, earth
“And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. to...: Heb. in going forth and returning”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:7: turn, off, earth
“He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. goodness: or, mercy”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:7: judgment, righteousness, earth
“By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:7: off, righteousness, earth
“But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. shall follow...: Heb. shall be after it”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:7: turn, judgment, righteousness
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