The (A)sword will whirl against [a]their cities,
And will demolish [b]their gate bars
And (B)consume them because of their (C)counsels.
So My people are bent on (D)turning from Me.
Though [c]they call [d]them to the One on high,
None at all exalts Him.

(E)How can I give you up, O Ephraim?
How can I surrender you, O Israel?
How can I [e]make you like (F)Admah?
How can I treat you like (G)Zeboiim?
My heart is turned over within Me,
[f]All My compassions are kindled.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 11:6 Lit his
  2. Hosea 11:6 Lit his
  3. Hosea 11:7 I.e. God’s prophets
  4. Hosea 11:7 Lit him; i.e. Israel
  5. Hosea 11:8 Lit give
  6. Hosea 11:8 Lit Together