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16 Since Israel is (A)stubborn
Like a stubborn heifer,
[a]Can Yahweh now (B)feed them
Like a lamb in a large field?
17 Ephraim is joined to (C)idols;
(D)Let him alone.
18 Their drink gone;
They play the harlot continually;
(E)Their [b]rulers dearly love disgrace.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:16 Or Now Yahweh will pasture...field
  2. Hosea 4:18 Lit shields