World English Bible
"As gangs of robbers wait to ambush a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem, committing shameful crimes."
— Hosea 6:9, World English Bible
“And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.”
“And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem; yea, they have committed lewdness. ”
“The company of priests is like a gang of robbers, lying in ambush to pounce on a victim. They commit murder on the road to Shechem; they have done heinous crimes!”
“And like the jaws of highway robbers, they conspire with the priests who murder in the way those that pass out of Sichem: for they have wrought wickedness.”
“And like a band of thieves waiting for a man, so are the priests watching secretly the way of those going quickly to Shechem, for they are working with an evil design.”
“And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.”
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
But they, like Adam, have broken the covenant. They were unfaithful to me, there.
Gilead is a city of those who work iniquity; it is stained with blood.
As gangs of robbers wait to ambush a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem, committing shameful crimes.
In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing. There is prostitution in Ephraim. Israel is defiled.
"Also, Judah, there is a harvest appointed for you, when I restore the fortunes of my people.