In the book of Amos, what does the prophet say justice should roll down like?
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Correct answer: Waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Amos 5:24 is a famous call for social justice. It emphasizes that religious rituals are meaningless to God if they are not accompanied by a constant flow of justice.
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