Hosea 4:16-19
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
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
Chapter 4
16For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place. 17Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. 18Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye. 19The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 4
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
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
16Like a stubborn heifer, Israel is stubborn; can the LORD now feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture? 17Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone. 18When their drink is gone, they give themselves to whoring; their rulers dearly love shame. 19A wind has wrapped them in its wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.New International Version
Chapter 4
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