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Amos 2:16

Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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 the LORD.

American Standard Version

and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.

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.

Darby Translation

and he that is stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of 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.

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Cross references

“courageous”

Jeremiah 48:41 · BSB

Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.

“flee”

Mark 14:52 Judges 4:17 2 Kings 7:8–20

Mark 14:52 · BSB

but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.

Judges 4:17 · BSB

Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.

2 Kings 7:8–20 · BSB

When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.