Amos 5:5-15

5But do not seek Bethel, do not go to Gilgal, do not cross over to Beersheba. For Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will come to trouble.

6Seek Adonai, and live— lest He rush like fire through the house of Joseph. Yes, it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it.

7You who turn justice to wormwood threw righteousness to the ground.

8He who made the Pleiades and Orion and changes deep darkness to morning. Who darkens the day into night. Who summons the water of the sea and pours it out on the face of the earth —Adonai is His Name.

9He flashes destruction on the mighty, so destruction will come against a fortress.

10They despise one who reproves at the gate, so they detest one who speaks with integrity.

11Therefore, because you trample on the poor, exacting from him a burden of grain, you built houses of hewn stone, but will not dwell in them, you planted pleasant vineyards, but will not drink their wine.

12For I know your crimes are many and your sins countless— afflicting the righteous, taking bribes, and turning the needy aside at the gate.

13Therefore the prudent keep silent at such a time —for it is a distressful time.

14Seek good and not evil, so you may live, and so Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot may be with you —just as you said!

15Hate evil, love good, maintain justice at the gate. Maybe Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot will extend grace to Joseph’s remnant.