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14 
For I will be like a lion to Ephraim
And like a young lion to the house of Judah.
I, even I, will tear to pieces and go on [tearing];
I will carry off [the prey] and there will be no one to rescue them.
15 
I will go away and return to My place [on high]
Until they acknowledge their offense and bear their guilt and seek My face;
In their distress they will earnestly seek Me, saying,

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14 For I will be (A)like a lion to Ephraim
And like a young lion to the house of Judah.
(B)I, yes I, will tear to pieces and go away,
I will carry away, and there will be (C)no one to rescue.
15 I will go away and return to My place
Until they [a](D)acknowledge their guilt and seek My face;
In their distress they will (E)search for Me.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:15 Or suffer their punishment