• Hosea 7:16
    The Bible in Living English

    • 16** They turned back to the Baal; they have become like an unreliable bow; their generals are falling by the sword owing to the hostility of their tongue (that is, their scurrilous language). In their own country foes oppress them;

  • Hosea 7:16
    American Standard Version

    • 16 They return, but not to him that is on high; they are like a deceitful bow; their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

  • Hosea 7:16
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 16 They would return—not to him who is on high! They have become like a deceitful bow, Their rulers shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue, This [shall be] their derision in the land of Egypt.

  • Hosea 7:16
    King James Version

    • 16 They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.