Hosea 12:1
American King James Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
American Standard Version Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
King James Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
World English Bible Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Hosea 12:2
American King James The LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
King James The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
World English Bible Yahweh also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
Hosea 12:3
American King James He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
American Standard Version In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
King James He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
World English Bible In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.
Hosea 12:4
American King James Yes, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us;
American Standard Version yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him at Beth-el, and there he spake with us,
King James Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;
World English Bible Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us—
Hosea 12:5
American King James Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
American Standard Version even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial `name'.
King James Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
World English Bible even Yahweh, the God of Armies. Yahweh is his name of renown!
Hosea 12:6
American King James Therefore turn you to your God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on your God continually.
American Standard Version Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.
King James Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on thy God continually.
World English Bible Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.
Hosea 12:7
American King James He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.
American Standard Version `He is' a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
King James He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
World English Bible A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
Hosea 12:8
American King James And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labors they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.
American Standard Version And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin.
King James And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.
World English Bible Ephraim said, “Surely I have become rich. I have found myself wealth. In all my wealth they won’t find in me any iniquity that is sin.”
Hosea 12:9
American King James And I that am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt will yet make you to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.
American Standard Version But I am Jehovah thy God from the land of Egypt; I will yet again make thee to dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.
King James And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.
World English Bible “But I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. I will yet again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.
Hosea 12:10
American King James I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
American Standard Version I have also spoken unto the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets have I used similitudes.
King James I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
World English Bible I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets I have used parables.
Hosea 12:11
American King James Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yes, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.
American Standard Version Is Gilead iniquity? they are altogether false; in Gilgal they sacrifice bullocks; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the field.
King James Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.
World English Bible If Gilead is wicked, surely they are worthless. In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls. Indeed, their altars are like heaps in the furrows of the field.
Hosea 12:12
American King James And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
American Standard Version And Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept `sheep'.
King James And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
World English Bible Jacob fled into the country of Aram. Israel served to get a wife. For a wife he tended flocks and herds.
Hosea 12:13
American King James And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
American Standard Version And by a prophet Jehovah brought Israel up out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
King James And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
World English Bible By a prophet Yahweh brought Israel up out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved.
Hosea 12:14
American King James Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood on him, and his reproach shall his LORD return to him.
American Standard Version Ephraim hath provoked to anger most bitterly: therefore shall his blood be left upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.
King James Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his LORD return unto him.
World English Bible Ephraim has bitterly provoked anger. Therefore his blood will be left on him, and his Lord will repay his contempt.