Hosea 4:18 - Modern English VersionTheir drink has soured, they have played the whore continually. Her rulers dearly love shame. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionTheir 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]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame. See the chapterCommon English BibleThough they have stopped drinking, they continue to behave like prostitutes; indeed, they “love”; shame is their pride. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionTheir feasting has been set aside; they have committed fornication after fornication. They love to bring disgrace to their protectors. See the chapter |