‏ Amos 9:14

14I will bring back my people, Israel; ▼
▼tn This line can also be translated, “I will restore the fortunes of my people, Israel,” and is a common idiom (e.g., Deut 30:3; Jer 30:3; Hos 6:11; Zeph 3:20). This rendering is followed by several modern English versions (e.g., NEB, NRSV, NJPS).

they will rebuild the cities lying in rubble ▼
▼tn Or “the ruined [or “desolate”] cities.”
and settle down. ▼
▼tn Or “and live [in them].”

They will plant vineyards and drink the wine they produce; ▼
▼tn Heb “drink their wine.”

they will grow orchards ▼
▼tn Or “gardens.”
and eat the fruit they produce. ▼
▼tn Heb “eat their fruit.”

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