10 (A)They will eat, but not have enough;
They will (B)play the harlot, but not increase,
Because they have [a](C)stopped giving heed to the Lord.

11 Harlotry, (D)wine and new wine take away the [b]understanding.
12 My people (E)consult their wooden idol, and their diviner’s wand informs them;
For a spirit of harlotry has led them astray,
And they have played the harlot, departing [c]from their God.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:10 Lit forsaken giving heed; or forsaken the Lord to practice (v 11) harlotry
  2. Hosea 4:11 Lit heart
  3. Hosea 4:12 Lit from under