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Amos 3:12 (KJV)

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12 Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.

Definition(s):
Damascus (Da-mas-kus): a sack full of blood; the similitude of burning
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Samaria (Sa-meh-ree-a): watch-mountain