1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Amos 8:7 The Lord hath sworn against the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget all their works.

Jacob, because the rich despise the poor. It may also mean, that he swore by heaven, or the temple, (Leviticus 26:19.) or that he would destroy the high places. (Calmet)