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Atomic Bible
Amos 6:5
You improvise songs on the harp like David
from Woe to Those at Ease in Zion, Amos 6:1-7
What it says

They improvise songs with harp-like artistry, imitating David for their own pleasure.

What it is doing

This verse shows culture and art being absorbed into self-indulgence.

In context

1Woe to those at ease in Zion 2Cross over to Calneh and see; 3You dismiss the day of calamity 4You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, 5You improvise songs on the harp like David 6You drink wine by the bowlful 7Therefore, you will now go into exile