Hosea 9:12-14

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹² Even if they bring up children,
    I will bereave them till none is left.
Woe to them
    when I depart from them!
¹³ E′phraim’s sons, as I have seen, are destined for a prey;^[a]
    E′phraim must lead forth his sons to slaughter.
¹⁴ Give them, O Lord—
    what wilt thou give?
Give them a miscarrying womb
    and dry breasts.