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

Amos 5:10

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