Add parallel Print Page Options

16 For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.
    Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.
17 Ephraim is joined to idols.
    Leave him alone!
18 Their drink has become sour.
    They play the prostitute continually.
    Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.

Read full chapter

16 The Israelites are stubborn,(A)
    like a stubborn heifer.(B)
How then can the Lord pasture them
    like lambs(C) in a meadow?
17 Ephraim is joined to idols;
    leave him alone!
18 Even when their drinks are gone,
    they continue their prostitution;
    their rulers dearly love shameful ways.

Read full chapter