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They (the priests) [a]feed on the sin offering of My people
And set their heart on their wickedness.(A)

And it shall be: like people, like priest [both are wicked and both will be judged];
So I will punish them for their ways
And repay them for their deeds.
10 
They will eat, but not have enough;
They will play the prostitute, but not increase [their descendants],
Because they have stopped giving heed to the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:8 As the people increased their rebellious behavior, they offered more sacrifices to atone for their sins, implying a greater portion of food for the priests. See Lev 7:7, 8.

They feed on the sins of my people
    and relish their wickedness.(A)
And it will be: Like people, like priests.(B)
    I will punish both of them for their ways
    and repay them for their deeds.(C)

10 “They will eat but not have enough;(D)
    they will engage in prostitution(E) but not flourish,
because they have deserted(F) the Lord
    to give themselves

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