Hosea 4:15-19
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
15Though you, Israel, play the prostitute, Judah must not become guilty; Also you are not to go to Gilgal, Nor go up to Beth-aven And take the oath: 'As the Lord lives!' 16Since Israel is stubborn Like a stubborn cow, Will the Lord now pasture them Like a lamb in a large field? 17Ephraim is allied with idols; Leave him alone. 18Their liquor is gone, They prostitute themselves continually; Their rulers dearly love shame. 19The wind wraps them in its wings, And they will be put to shame because of their sacrifices.King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 4
15Israel, if you act promiscuously, don’t let Judah become guilty! Do not go to Gilgal or make a pilgrimage to Beth-aven, and do not swear an oath: As the Lord lives! 16For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn cow. Can the Lord now shepherd them like a lamb in an open meadow? 17Ephraim is attached to idols; leave him alone! 18When their drinking is over, they turn to promiscuity. Israel’s leaders fervently love disgrace. 19A wind with its wings will carry them off, and they will be ashamed of their sacrifices.New Living Translation
Chapter 4
15'Though you, Israel, are a prostitute, may Judah not be guilty of such things. Do not join the false worship at Gilgal or Beth-aven, and do not take oaths there in the Lord’s name. 16Israel is stubborn, like a stubborn heifer. So should the Lord feed her like a lamb in a lush pasture? 17Leave Israel alone, because she is married to idolatry. 18When the rulers of Israel finish their drinking, off they go to find some prostitutes. They love shame more than honor. 19So a mighty wind will sweep them away. Their sacrifices to idols will bring them shame.English Standard Version
Chapter 4
15Though you play the whore, O Israel, let not Judah become guilty. Enter not into Gilgal, nor go up to Beth-aven, and swear not, "As the Lord lives." 16Like a stubborn heifer, Israel is stubborn; can the Lord now feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture? 17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone. 18When their drink is gone, they give themselves to whoring; their rulers dearly love shame. 19 A wind has wrapped them in its wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.New International Version
Chapter 4
15"Though you, Israel, commit adultery, do not let Judah become guilty. "Do not go to Gilgal; do not go up to Beth Aven. And do not swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives!’ 16The Israelites are stubborn, like a stubborn heifer. How then can the Lord pasture them like lambs in a meadow? 17Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! 18Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution; their rulers dearly love shameful ways. 19A whirlwind will sweep them away, and their sacrifices will bring them shame.New King James Version
