Hosea 9:7-9 ▼

7 The time of Israel’s punishment has come; the day of payment is here. Soon Israel will know this all too well. Because of your great sin and hostility, you say, “The prophets are crazy and the inspired men are fools!”

8 The prophet is a watchman over Israel for my God, yet traps are laid for him wherever he goes. He faces hostility even in the house of God.

9 The things my people do are as depraved as what they did in Gibeah long ago. God will not forget. He will surely punish them for their sins.