For David had said to the Amalekite, ‘Your blood is on your own head because your own mouth testified against you by saying, “I killed the Lord’s anointed.” ’
Hosea 12:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Ephraim has provoked bitter anger, so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him and repay him for his contempt. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Ephraim has provoked most bitter anger; therefore shall his blood [guilt] be left upon him, and his disgrace and reproach shall his Lord return upon him. American Standard Version (1901) Ephraim hath provoked to anger most bitterly: therefore shall his blood be left upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him. Common English Bible Ephraim has given bitter offense; so the LORD will bring his crimes down on him and pay him back for his wrongdoing. Catholic Public Domain Version Ephraim has provoked me to wrath with his bitterness, and his blood will overcome him, and his Lord will requite him for his shamefulness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Ephraim hath provoked me to wrath with his bitterness, and his blood shall come upon him, and his Lord will render his reproach unto him. |
For David had said to the Amalekite, ‘Your blood is on your own head because your own mouth testified against you by saying, “I killed the Lord’s anointed.” ’
‘But suppose the man has a violent son, who sheds blood and does any of these things,
and lends at interest or for profit, will he live? He will not live! Since he has committed all these detestable acts, he will certainly die. His death will be his own fault. ,
Since he heard the sound of the ram’s horn but ignored the warning, his death is his own fault. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.
Then he will turn his attention to the coasts and islands , and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his taunting; instead, he will turn his taunts against him.
Cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.
They turn, but not to what is above; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword because of their insolent tongue. They will be ridiculed for this in the land of Egypt.
The statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house have been observed; you have followed their policies. Therefore, I will make you a desolate place and the city’s residents an object of contempt; , you will bear the scorn of my people.’ ,
‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him.
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the peoples where the Lord will drive you.
‘Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: “I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me for ever. But now,” this is the Lord’s declaration, “no longer! For those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disgraced.