World English Bible
"The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans."
— Hosea 11:6, World English Bible
“And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.”
“And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels. ”
“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.”
Yet I taught Ephraim to walk. I took them by his arms; but they didn't know that I healed them.
I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their necks; and I bent down to him and I fed him.
"They won't return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian will be their king, because they refused to repent.
The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.
My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won't exalt them.
"How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within me, my compassion is aroused.
I will not execute the fierceness of my anger. I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of you; and I will not come in wrath.