Amos 2:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

When that day comes, even the fastest runners won't be able to escape, the strongest people will find their strength useless, and the mightiest warriors won't be able to save themselves.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

No amount of speed, strength, or power can save you when God's judgment comes.

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