Hosea 4:18

Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hosea 4:18

BSB
When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
AKJV
Their drink is sour: they have committed prostitution continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give you.
CPDV
Their feasting has been set aside; they have committed fornication after fornication. They love to bring disgrace to their protectors.
ERV
Their drink is become sour: they commit whoredom continually; her rulers dearly love shame.
NHEB
Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
SMT
Their drinking bout departed: committing fornication, they committed fornication: they loved, give ye shame upon her shields.

Commentary for Hosea 4:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 4:18
Summary
Rulers pursue shameful desires and habitual moral corruption
Place
Israel
Event
Rulers continue shameful behavior
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment