Amo 5:10 | NET2full | STEP | The Israelites hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate ; they despise anyone who speaks honestly .

‏ Amos 5:10

10 The Israelites ^{▼▼tn Heb “they”; the referent (the Israelites) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate; ^{▼▼sn In ancient Israelite culture, legal disputes were resolved in the city gate, where the town elders met.}
they despise anyone who speaks honestly.