There came against the land Pul the king of Ashur; and Menachem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
Hosea 7:11 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) *Efrayim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Ashur. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart or understanding; they call to Egypt; they go to Assyria. American Standard Version (1901) And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria. Common English Bible Ephraim has become like a dove, silly and without common sense; they call upon Egypt; they go to Assyria. Catholic Public Domain Version And Ephraim has become like a pigeon that has been led astray, not having a heart; for they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Ephraim is become as a dove that is decoyed, not having a heart: they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians. |
There came against the land Pul the king of Ashur; and Menachem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.
So Achaz sent messengers to Tiglat-Pil'eser king of Ashur, saying, I am your servant and your son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Yisra'el, who rise up against me.
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.
Now what have you to do in the way to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Shichor? or what have you to do in the way to Ashur, to drink the waters of the River?
Why go you about so much to change your way? you shall be ashamed of Egypt also, as you were ashamed of Ashur.
They will come trembling like a bird out of Egypt, and like a dove out of the land of Ashur; and I will settle them in their houses,* says the LORD.
Efrayim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Ashur, and oil is carried into Egypt.
The LORD also has a controversy with Yehudah, and will punish Ya`akov according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
Ashur can't save us. We won't ride on horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, 'Our gods!' for in you the fatherless finds mercy.*
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no Kohen to me. Because you have forgotten your God's law, I will also forget your children.
*When Efrayim saw his sickness, and Yehudah his wound, Then Efrayim went to Ashur, and sent to king Yarev: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.
Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God; for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don't know the LORD.
As for the sacrifices of my offerings, they sacrifice flesh and eat it; But the LORD doesn't accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity, and punish their sins. They will return to Egypt.
They won't dwell in the LORD's land; but Efrayim will return to Egypt, and they will eat unclean food in Ashur.
For, behold, they have gone away from destruction. Egypt will gather them up. Mof will bury them. Nettles will possess their pleasant things of silver. Thorns will be in their tents.
All the men of your alliance have brought you on your way, even to the border. The men who were at shalom with you have deceived you, and prevailed against you. Friends who eat your bread lay a snare under you. There is no understanding in him.*
*Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.