16 Since Israel is (A)stubborn
Like a stubborn cow,
[a]Will the Lord now (B)pasture them
Like a lamb in a large field?
17 Ephraim is allied with (C)idols;
(D)Leave him alone.
18 Their liquor is gone,
They prostitute themselves continually;
[b](E)Their [c]rulers dearly love shame.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:16 Or The Lord will now pasture...field.
  2. Hosea 4:18 Another reading is They dearly love the shame of gifts
  3. Hosea 4:18 Lit shields

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