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Hosea 8:9-10
New International Version
Hosea 8:9-10
New International Version
Hosea 8:9-10
King James Version
Hosea 8:9-10
King James Version
9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.
10 Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes.
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Hosea 8:9-10
New King James Version
Hosea 8:9-10
New King James Version
9 For they have gone up to Assyria,
Like (A)a wild donkey alone by itself;
Ephraim (B)has hired lovers.
10 Yes, though they have hired among the nations,
Now (C)I will gather them;
And they shall [a]sorrow a little,
Because of the [b]burden of (D)the king of princes.
Footnotes
- Hosea 8:10 Or begin to diminish
- Hosea 8:10 Or oracle or proclamation
Hosea 8:9-10
English Standard Version
Hosea 8:9-10
English Standard Version
9 For (A)they have gone up to Assyria,
(B)a wild donkey wandering alone;
Ephraim has hired lovers.
10 Though they hire allies among the nations,
I will soon gather them up.
And (C)the king and princes (D)shall soon writhe
because of the tribute.
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