[a]They will not return to the land of Egypt;
But Assyria—he will be [b]their king
Because they (A)refused to return to Me.
And the (B)sword will whirl against [c]their cities,
And will destroy [d]their oracle priests
And (C)consume them, because of their (D)counsels.
So My people are determined to (E)turn from Me.
Though [e]they call [f]them to the One on high,
None at all exalts Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 11:5 Lit He
  2. Hosea 11:5 Lit his
  3. Hosea 11:6 Lit his
  4. Hosea 11:6 Lit his
  5. Hosea 11:7 I.e., God’s prophets
  6. Hosea 11:7 Lit him; i.e., Israel

“Will they not return to Egypt(A)
    and will not Assyria(B) rule over them
    because they refuse to repent?(C)
A sword(D) will flash in their cities;
    it will devour(E) their false prophets
    and put an end to their plans.
My people are determined to turn(F) from me.(G)
    Even though they call me God Most High,
    I will by no means exalt them.

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