16 Like a stubborn heifer,
    Israel is stubborn;
can the Lord now feed them
    like a lamb in a broad pasture?

17 (A)Ephraim is joined to idols;
    (B)leave him alone.
18 When their drink is gone, they give themselves to whoring;
    (C)their rulers[a] dearly love shame.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:18 Hebrew shields

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 27-Volume Old Testament  Boxed Set
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 27-Volume Old Testament Boxed Set
Retail: $199.99
Our Price: $119.99
Save: $80.00 (40%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Thinline Bible--full grain leather, dark brown
ESV Thinline Bible--full grain leather, dark brown
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $52.99
Save: $27.00 (34%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars