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Hosea 7:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 16 They changed course, but not to anything loftier;*
  They were as unreliable as a loose bow.+
  
  Their princes will fall by the sword because of their defiant tongues.
  
  For this they will be an object of ridicule in the land of Egypt.”+

Hosea 7:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 16 They changed course, but not to anything loftier;*
  They were as unreliable as a loose bow.+
  
  Their princes will fall by the sword because of their defiant tongues.
  
  For this they will be an object of ridicule in the land of Egypt.”+

Hosea 7:16

The Bible in Living English
- 16 ** They turned back to the Baal; they have become like an unreliable bow; their generals are falling by the sword owing to the hostility of their tongue (that is, their scurrilous language). In their own country foes oppress them;

Hosea 7:16

American Standard Version
- 16 They return, but not to him that is on high; they are like a deceitful bow; their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 7:16

The Emphasized Bible
- 16 They would return—not to him who is on high! They have become like a deceitful bow, Their rulers shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue, This [shall be] their derision in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 7:16

King James Version
- 16 They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.