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Amos 2:15

American Standard Version

15 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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Christian Standard Bible

The archer will not stand his ground, the one who is swift of foot will not save himself, and the one riding a horse will not save his life.

English Standard Version

he who handles the bow shall not stand, and he who is swift of foot shall not save himself, nor shall he who rides the horse save his life;

King James Version

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.

New American Standard Bible

“The one who grasps the bow will not stand his ground, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will the one who rides the horse save his life.

New International Version

The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet-footed soldier will not get away, and the horseman will not save his life.

New King James Version

He shall not stand who handles the bow, The swift of foot shall not escape, Nor shall he who rides a horse deliver himself.

New Living Translation

The archers will not stand their ground. The swiftest runners won’t be fast enough to escape. Even those riding horses won’t be able to save themselves.

World English Bible

He who handles the bow won’t stand. He who is swift of foot won’t escape. He who rides the horse won’t deliver himself.