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Amos 2:15

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Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and [he that is] swift of foot shall not deliver [himself]: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

Neither shall he stand {H5975} that handleth {H8610} the bow {H7198}; and he that is swift {H7031} of foot {H7272} shall not deliver {H4422} himself: neither shall he that rideth {H7392} the horse {H5483} deliver {H4422} himself {H5315}.

Archers won't be able to stand, the fastest runners won't save themselves, those on horses won't save themselves.

The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.

neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 33:16 (4 votes)

    There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

  • Psalms 33:17 (4 votes)

    An horse [is] a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver [any] by his great strength.

  • Ezekiel 39:3 (3 votes)

    And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.