Amos 2:13

Behold. The prophet gives warning of the chastisement to come because of the sins of the people and shows the utter futility of relying upon their human resources.

Pressed. Heb. ‘uq, which, according to some authorities, means “to totter.” According to others ‘uq is equivalent to suq, “to press.” The form of the verb suggests either of the following translations: “I cause [you] to totter,” or “I press [or “will press”].” The phrase “under you” may be rendered “in your place” (see KJV margin; cf. RSV). The translation, “I cause [you] to totter,” suggests the interpretation that the Lord will cause Israel to totter under her burden of punishment, like a wagon shaking under its heavy load and apparently ready to collapse.