That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;
WEB
You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.
YLT
Who are taking part according to the psaltery, Like David they invented for themselves instruments of music;
DBT
that chant to the sound of the lute, [and] invent them instruments of music, like David;
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old TestamentAmos — A herdsman of Tekoa sent north to Bethel — a shepherd-prophet preaching judgment on a prosperous, comfortable, oppressive society. ‘Let justice roll down.’
- Author
- Amos, a herdman of Tekoa in Judah, sent to Israel at Bethel (1:1, 7:14)
- Date
- c. 760–750 BC, during the reigns of Uzziah in Judah and Jeroboam II in Israel