Hosea 4:16
Berean Standard Bible
For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow?
Context
14I will not punish your daughters
when they prostitute themselves,
nor your daughters-in-law
when they commit adultery.
For the men themselves go off with prostitutes
and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes.
So a people without understanding
will come to ruin. 15Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel,
may Judah avoid such guilt!
Do not journey to Gilgal,
do not go up to Beth-aven,*
and do not swear on oath,
‘As surely as the LORD lives!’ 16For Israel is as obstinate
as a stubborn heifer.
Can the LORD now shepherd them
like lambs in an open meadow? 17Ephraim * is joined to idols;
leave him alone! 18When their liquor is gone,
they turn to prostitution;
their rulers * dearly love disgrace.
English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.