Hosea 11:6
Berean Standard Bible
A sword will flash through their cities; it will destroy the bars of their gates and consume them in their own plans.
Context
4I led them with cords of kindness,
with ropes of love;
I lifted the yoke from their necks
and bent down to feed them. 5Will they not return to the land of Egypt
and be ruled by Assyria
because they refused to repent? 6A sword will flash through their cities;
it will destroy the bars of their gates
and consume them in their own plans. 7My people are bent on turning from Me.
Though they call to the Most High,
He will by no means exalt them. 8How could I give you up, O Ephraim?
How could I surrender you, O Israel?
How could I make you like Admah?
How could I treat you like Zeboiim?
My heart is turned within Me;
My compassion is stirred!
English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.