King James Version
"And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels."
— Hosea 11:6, King James Version
“And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels. ”
“The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.”
“A sword will flash in their cities, it will destroy the bars of their city gates, and will devour them in their fortresses.”
“The sword hath begun in his cities, and it shall consume his chosen men, and shall devour their heads.”
“And the sword will go through his towns, wasting his children and causing destruction because of their evil designs.”
“And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.”
I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.
He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.