Amos 5:13 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it [is].

English ASV

Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.

English Amplified

Therefore he who is prudent will keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Therefore he who is prudent will keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.

English EASY 2024

This is such an evil time that clever people say nothing. That is how they keep themselves safe.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

At that time wise teachers will be quiet, because it is a bad time.

Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

And so, keeping quiet in such evil times is the smart thing to do!

English God's Word - GW 1995

That is why a wise person remains silent at such times, because those times are so evil.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Therefore, the wise person will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.

English KJV 1611

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

English LSB

Therefore at such a time the one with insight keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Therefore the prudent are silent at such a time, for it is an evil time.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Therefore the prudent man is silent at this time, for it is an evil time.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

So those who are wise keep quiet in times like these. That's because the times are evil.

English NIV

Therefore the prudent man keeps quiet in such times, for the times are evil.

English NKJ 1982

Therefore the prudent keep silent at that time, For it is an evil time.

English NLT

So those who are wise will keep quiet, for it is an evil time.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Yes, the smartest thing for the prudent is to remain silent in such an evil time as this.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Therefore, those who are wise will not try to interfere with the Lord in the dread day of your punishment.

English Tyndale 1537

Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.

Amos 5:13 — Compare Translations