KJV ORIGINAL
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Amaziah, who was the priest at Bethel, sent a message to King Jeroboam of Israel: 'Amos is plotting against you right here in Israel. The whole country can't handle everything he's been saying.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you speak truth to power, don't be surprised when they try to silence you.
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