Common English Bible

Hosea 12:4-10 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. He struggled with the messenger and survived;he wept and sought his favor;he met him at Bethel,and there he spoke with him.

5. The Lord God of heavenly forces,the Lord is his name!

6. But you! Return to your Godwith faithful love and justice,and wait continually for your God.

7. He is a merchant; the means to cheat are in his hands;he loves to take advantage of others.

8. Ephraim has said,"I’m rich,I’ve gained wealth for myself;in all of my gainno offense has been found in methat would be sin."

9. I am the Lord your Godfrom the land of Egypt;I will make you live in tents again,as in former days.

10. I spoke to the prophets;and I multiplied visions,and through them I uttered parables.