Hosea 8:9 - Christian Standard Bible

9 For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey going off on its own. Ephraim has paid for love.

American Standard Version

For they are gone up to Assyria, like a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

English Standard Version

For they have gone up to Assyria, a wild donkey wandering alone; Ephraim has hired lovers.

King James Version

For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

New American Standard Bible

For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey all alone; Ephraim has paid fees for lovers.

New International Version

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has sold herself to lovers.

New King James Version

For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey alone by itself; Ephraim has hired lovers.

New Living Translation

Like a wild donkey looking for a mate, they have gone up to Assyria. The people of Israel have sold themselves— sold themselves to many lovers.

World English Bible

For they have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.

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