Hosea 8:4

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They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They have set up kings, but not by me. They have made princes, and I didn’t approve. Of their silver and their gold they have made themselves idols, that they may be cut off.
World English Bible (WEB)
They have set up kings{H4427}{(H8689)}, but not by me: they have made princes{H7786}{(H8689)}, and I knew{H3045}{(H8804)} it not: of their silver{H3701} and their gold{H2091} have they made{H6213}{(H8804)} them idols{H6091}, that they may be cut off{H3772}{(H8735)}.
Strong's King James
They have kings, but not from Me, They have strived with officials, but without My knowledge, With their silver and gold they have made idols for themselves, That he might be cut down.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
They have made kings, and not by Me, They have made princes, and I have not known, Their silver and their gold they have made to them idols, So that they are cut off.
Young's Literal Translation

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