Hosea 4:18 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Their drinking carousal over, they go habitually to play the harlot; [Ephraim's] rulers [continue to] love shame more than her glory [which is the Lord, Israel's God].

American Standard Version (1901)

Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame.

Common English Bible

Though they have stopped drinking, they continue to behave like prostitutes; indeed, they “love”; shame is their pride.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Their feasting has been set aside; they have committed fornication after fornication. They love to bring disgrace to their protectors.