18 Even when their drinks are gone,
    they continue their prostitution;
    their rulers dearly love shameful ways.
19 A whirlwind(A) will sweep them away,
    and their sacrifices will bring them shame.(B)

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18 When the rulers of Israel finish their drinking,
    off they go to find some prostitutes.
    They love shame more than honor.[a]
19 So a mighty wind will sweep them away.
    Their sacrifices to idols will bring them shame.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:18 As in Greek version; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.