They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.
They have hated a reprover in the gate, And a plain speaker they abominate.
They hate him that reproveth in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
Amos — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a lamentation, O house of Israel. 1. Audite verbum hoc quod ego tollo super vos, lamentum domus Israel. Some render the verse thus, "Hear ye this word, because upon you, or for you, I raise a lamentation:" but…