Hosea 8:9

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For they have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.
World English Bible (WEB)
For they are gone up{H5927}{(H8804)} to Assyria{H804}, a wild ass{H6501} alone{H909}{(H8802)} by himself: Ephraim{H669} hath hired{H8566}{(H8689)} lovers{H158}.
Strong's King James
For they have gone up to Ashur, a wild donkey, alone by himself, Efrayim has hired lovers.
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
For they—they have gone up to Asshur, A wild ass alone by himself is Ephraim, They have hired lovers!
Young's Literal Translation

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