Hosea 7:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
Hosea 7:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
They turn, but not to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword for the cursing of their tongue; for this they will be ridiculed in the land of Egypt.
Hosea 7:16 (BSB)
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What does Hosea 7:16 say?
Hosea 7:16 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is Hosea 7:16 found in the Bible?
Hosea 7:16 is verse 16 of chapter 7 of the book of Hosea, in the Old Testament. Hosea has 14 chapters.
Which translations of Hosea 7:16 can I read here?
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