2 The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up.
2 "Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up."
2 "Fallen, no more to rise, is the virgin Israel; forsaken on her land, with none to raise her up."
2 "Virgin Israel has fallen flat on her face. She'll never stand up again. She's been left where she's fallen. No one offers to help her up."
2 The virgin of Israel has fallen; She will rise no more. She lies forsaken on her land; There is no one to raise her up.
2 "The virgin Israel has fallen, never to rise again! She lies abandoned on the ground, with no one to help her up."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 5:2
Commentary on Amos 5:1-6
(Read Amos 5:1-6)
The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we hear or forbear, the word of God shall take effect. The Lord still proclaims mercy to men, but they often expect deliverance from such self-invented forms as make their condemnation sure. While they refuse to come to Christ and to seek mercy in and by him, that they may live, the fire of Divine wrath breaks forth upon them. Men may make an idol of the world, but will find it cannot protect.