18 Their drink [a]is rebellion,
They commit harlotry continually.
(A)Her [b]rulers [c]dearly love dishonor.
19 (B)The wind has wrapped her up in its wings,
And (C)they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:18 Or has turned aside
  2. Hosea 4:18 Lit. shields
  3. Hosea 4:18 Heb. difficult; a Jewish tradition shamefully love, ‘Give!’

18 Even when their drinks are gone,
    they continue their prostitution;
    their rulers dearly love shameful ways.
19 A whirlwind(A) will sweep them away,
    and their sacrifices will bring them shame.(B)

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