They feed on the sin[a] of My people;(A)
they have an appetite for their transgressions.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:8 Or sin offerings

Israel’s arrogance testifies against them.[a](A)
Both Israel and Ephraim stumble
because of their wickedness;(B)
even Judah will stumble with them.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:5 Lit against his face

The days of punishment have come;(A)
the days of retribution have come.(B)
Let Israel recognize it!
The prophet is a fool,(C)
and the inspired man is insane,(D)
because of the magnitude
of your guilt and hostility.(E)

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