Amos 7:2

7:2 When they had completely consumed the earth’s vegetation, I said,

“Sovereign Lord, forgive Israel! 1 

How can Jacob survive? 2 

He is too weak!” 3 

Amos 7:5

7:5 I said, “Sovereign Lord, stop!

How can Jacob survive? 4 

He is too weak!” 5 

1 tn “Israel” is supplied in the translation for clarity.

2 tn Heb “stand” (so ASV, NAB, NASB, NRSV).

3 tn Heb “small.”

4 tn Heb “stand.”

5 tn Heb “small.”