Hosea 4:17

Hosea 4:17 in other translations

Hosea 4:17 in context

1. 15“Though you, Israel, play the prostitute,
   yet don’t let Judah offend;
   and don’t come to Gilgal,
   neither go up to Beth Aven,
   nor swear, ‘As Yahweh lives.’
2. 16For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.
   Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.
3. 17Ephraim is joined to idols.
   Leave him alone!
4. 18Their drink has become sour.
   They play the prostitute continually.
   Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
5. 19The wind has wrapped her up in its wings;
   and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.