Hosea 7:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Isaiah 28:1

The city of Samaria above a fertile valley is in for trouble! Its leaders are drunkards, who stuff themselves with food and wine. But they will be like flowers that dry up and wilt.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

Mark 6:21

Finally, Herodias got her chance when Herod gave a great birthday celebration for himself and invited his officials, his army officers, and the leaders of Galilee.

Matthew 14:6

When Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests. She pleased Herod

Daniel 5:23

Instead, you turned against him and ordered the cups from his temple to be brought here, so that you and your wives and officials could drink wine from them. You praised idols made of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, even though they cannot see or hear or think. You refused to worship the God who gives you breath and controls everything you do.

Proverbs 20:1

It isn't smart to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights.

Proverbs 13:20

Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.

Psalm 69:12

Rulers and judges gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs to mock me.

Psalm 1:1

God blesses those people who refuse evil advice and won't follow sinners or join in sneering at God.

1 Kings 13:4

Jeroboam pointed at the prophet and shouted, “Grab him!” But at once, Jeroboam's hand became stiff, and he could not move it.

Genesis 40:20

Three days later, while the king was celebrating his birthday with a dinner for his officials, he sent for his personal servant and the chief cook.

Isaiah 28:14

You rulers of Jerusalem do nothing but sneer; now you must listen to what the Lord says.

Hosea 7:3

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