Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
That's why smart people stay quiet during times like these, because everything around them is messed up and dangerous.
Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is just keep your mouth shut and wait it out.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Amos was speaking to the northern kingdom of Israel during a period of apparent prosperity but deep moral and social corruption, including oppression of the poor and widespread idolatry. This verse appears in a section where Amos warns of the "day of the Lord" as a time of divine judgment and darkness, advising the wise to remain silent to avoid danger in such an evil era. It reflects the risky environment where prophets and the prudent faced hostility for speaking truth.
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