Hosea 7:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Israel is a senseless bird, fluttering back and forth between Egypt and Assyria.

Cross References

2 Kings 15:19

During Menahem's rule, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria invaded Israel. He agreed to help Menahem keep control of his kingdom, if Menahem would pay him thirty-four thousand kilogrammes of silver.

2 Kings 16:7

Ahaz sent a message to King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria that said, “Your Majesty, King Rezin and King Pekah are attacking me, your loyal servant. Please come and rescue me.”

Proverbs 15:32

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should fools have money for an education when they refuse to learn?

Proverbs 6:32

But if you go to bed with another man's wife, you will destroy yourself by your own stupidity.

Jeremiah 2:18

and you trusted the power of Egypt and Assyria.

Jeremiah 2:36

When Assyria let you down, you ran to Egypt, but you'll find no help there,

Hosea 11:11

They will come back, fluttering like birds from Egypt or like doves from Assyria. Then I will bring them back to their homes. I, the LORD, have spoken!

Hosea 12:1

All day long Israel chases wind from the desert; deceit and violence are found everywhere. Treaties are made with Assyria; olive oil is taken to Egypt.

Hosea 12:2

The LORD also brings charges against the people of Judah, the descendants of Jacob. He will punish them for what they have done.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria can't save us, and chariots can't help. So we will no longer worship the idols we have made. Our LORD, you show mercy to orphans.”

Hosea 4:11

and have been unfaithful to me, their LORD. My people, you are foolish because of too much pleasure and too much wine.

Hosea 4:6

You priests have rejected me, and my people are destroyed by refusing to obey. Now I'll reject you and forget your children, because you have forgotten my Law.

Hosea 5:13

When Israel and Judah saw their sickness and wounds, Israel asked help from Assyria and its mighty king. But the king cannot cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 5:4

Your evil deeds are the reason you won't return to me, your LORD God. And your constant craving for sex keeps you from knowing me.

Hosea 8:13

You sacrifice your best animals and eat the sacrificial meals, but I, the LORD, refuse your offerings. I will remember your sins and punish you. Then you will return to Egypt.

Hosea 9:3

and you will have to leave the land of the LORD. Some of you will go to Egypt; others will go to Assyria and eat unclean food.

Hosea 9:6

Even if you escape alive, you will end up in Egypt and be buried in Memphis. Your silver treasures will be lost among weeds; thorns will sprout in your tents.

Obadiah 1:7

Your allies can't be trusted. They will force you out of your own country. Your best friends will trick and trap you, even before you know it.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.