That is, the Lord God of hosts.
The Lord is His (A)memorable name.
(B)So you, by the help of your God, return;
Observe mercy and justice,
And wait on your God continually.

“A cunning [a]Canaanite!
(C)Deceitful scales are in his hand;
He loves to oppress.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:7 Or merchant

the Lord God Almighty,
    the Lord is his name!(A)
But you must return(B) to your God;
    maintain love and justice,(C)
    and wait for your God always.(D)

The merchant uses dishonest scales(E)
    and loves to defraud.

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