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

18 Their liquor is gone,
They prostitute themselves continually;
[a](A)Their [b]rulers dearly love shame.
19 (B)The wind wraps them in its wings,
And they will be [c]put to shame because of their sacrifices.

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  1. Hosea 4:18 Another reading is They dearly love the shame of gifts
  2. Hosea 4:18 Lit shields
  3. Hosea 4:19 Or ashamed