Amos 3:2

3:2 “I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”

Amos 3:11

3:11 Therefore,” says the sovereign Lord, “an enemy will encircle the land.

He will take away your power;

your fortresses will be looted.”

Amos 4:12

4:12 “Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel.

Because I will do this to you,

prepare to meet your God, Israel!

Amos 6:7

6:7 Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile,

and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.