Hosea 11:1-7 ▼

1 “Because Israel [is] a youth, and I love him, || Out of Egypt I have called for My Son.

2 They have called to them correctly, || They have gone from before them, || They sacrifice to lords, || And make incense to carved images.

3 And I have caused Ephraim to go on foot, || Taking them by their arms, || And they have not known that I strengthened them.

4 I draw them with cords of man, || With thick cords of love, || And I am to them as a raiser up of a yoke on their jaws, || And I incline to him—I feed [him].

5 He does not return to the land of Egypt, || And Asshur—he [is] his king, || For they have refused to return.

6 The sword has been grievous in his cities, || And it has ended his bars, and consumed—from their own counsels.

7 And My people are hanging in suspense about My returning, || And to the Most High they call, || Together they do not exalt.