World English Bible
"Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way."
— Hosea 4:18, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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 you, Israel, play the prostitute, yet don't let Judah offend; and don't come to Gilgal, neither go up to Beth Aven, nor swear, 'As Yahweh lives.'
For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.
Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!
Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
The wind has wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.