American Standard Version
"Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame. "
— Hosea 4:18, American Standard Version
“Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.”
“Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.”
“The Shameful Sinners Will Be Brought to Shame They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.”
“Their banquet is separated, they have gone astray by fornication: they that should have protected them have loved to bring shame upon them.”
“Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.”
“Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.”
Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Beth-aven, nor swear, As Jehovah liveth.
For Israel hath behaved himself stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer: now will Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a large place.
Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.
Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame.
The wind hath wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be put to shame because of their sacrifices.