Amos 2:16

Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel

15The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life. 16Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

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Berean Standard Bible
Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.
American Standard Version (1901)
and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.
Free Bible Version
On that day even the bravest of the mighty warriors will run away naked, says the Lord.
Geneva Bible 1599
And he that is of a mighty courage among the strong men, shall flee away naked in that day, sayth the Lord.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
Translation for Translators
Even warriors who are very brave will drop their weapons when they try to flee on the day that I get rid of them. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Even the bravest warriors will flee naked in that day —this is Yahweh's declaration.”
Noah Webster Bible
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
World English Bible
He who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day,” says Yahweh.
Young's Literal Translation
And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah!