Catholic Public Domain Version
"Their feasting has been set aside; they have committed fornication after fornication. They love to bring disgrace to their protectors. "
— Hosea 4:18, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.”
“Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame. ”
“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.”
If you commit fornication, Israel, at least let Judah not commit offenses; and do not be willing to enter into Gilgal, nor to ascend to Bethaven, and neither should you swear, “As the Lord lives.”
For Israel has gone astray like a wanton heifer; so now the Lord will pasture them like a young lamb in a wide expanse.
Ephraim participates in idolatry, so send him away.
Their feasting has been set aside; they have committed fornication after fornication. They love to bring disgrace to their protectors.
The wind has fastened them to its wings, and they will be confounded because of their sacrifices.