Hosea 7:3

Conservative English Version

The king and his officials take great pleasure in their sin and deceit.

Cross References

Romans 1:32

They know God has said that anyone who acts this way deserves to die. But they keep on doing evil things, and they even encourage others to do them.

Micah 7:3

People cooperate to commit crime. Judges and leaders demand bribes, and rulers cheat in court.

1 John 4:5

These enemies belong to this world, and the world listens to them, because they speak its language.

Micah 6:16

Jerusalem, this will happen because you followed the sinful example of kings Omri and Ahab. Now I will destroy you and your property. Then the people of every nation will make fun and insult you.

Hosea 7:5

On the day their king was crowned, his officials got him drunk, and he joined in their foolishness.

Hosea 5:11

Israel was brutally crushed. They got what they deserved for worshiping useless idols.

Hosea 4:2

Cursing, dishonesty, murder, robbery, unfaithfulness-- these happen all the time. Violence is everywhere.

Jeremiah 37:19

Have you locked up the prophets who lied to you and said that the king of Babylonia would never attack Jerusalem?

Jeremiah 9:2

I wish I could go into the desert and find a hiding place from all who are treacherous and unfaithful to God.

Jeremiah 5:31

Prophets give their messages in the name of a false god, my priests don't want to serve me, and you--my own people-- like it this way! But on the day of disaster, where will you turn for help?

1 Kings 22:13

Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah whispered, "Micaiah, all the prophets have good news for Ahab. Now go and say the same thing."

1 Kings 22:6

Ahab sent for about four hundred prophets and asked, "Should I attack the Syrians at Ramoth?" "Yes!" the prophets answered. "The Lord will help you defeat them."

Hosea 10:13

You have planted evil, harvested injustice, and eaten the fruit of your lies. You trusted your own strength and your powerful forces.

Hosea 11:12

Israel is deceitful to me, their loyal and holy God; they surround me with lies, and Judah worships other gods.