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Hosea 7:16

World English Bible

They return, but not to the Most High.
They are like a faulty bow.
Their princes will fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue.
This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.

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Hosea 7:16 in other translations

They return, but not to him that is on high; they are like a deceitful bow; their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 7:16 · American Standard Version

Hosea 7:16 in context

  1. 14They haven’t cried to me with their heart,
    but they howl on their beds.
    They assemble themselves for grain and new wine.
    They turn away from me.
  2. 15Though I have taught and strengthened their arms,
    yet they plot evil against me.
  3. 16They return, but not to the Most High.
    They are like a faulty bow.
    Their princes will fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue.
    This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.