Hosea

1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt. 2 The more

1 Israel is a luxuriant vine, that putteth forth his fruit: according to the abundance of his fruit he hath

1 Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, like the peoples; for thou hast played the harlot, `departing’ from thy God;

1 `Set’ the trumpet to thy mouth. As an eagle `he cometh’ against the house of Jehovah, because they have

1 O Israel, return unto Jehovah thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. 2 Take with you words,

1 When Ephraim spake, there was trembling; he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.

1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make