New Century Version

Hosea 12:2-7 New Century Version (NCV)

2. The Lord also has some things against Judah.He will punish Israel for what they have done;he will give them what they deserve.

3. Their ancestor Jacob held on to his brother’s heelwhile the two of them were being born.When he grew to be a man,he wrestled with God.

4. When Jacob wrestled with the angel and won,he cried and asked for his blessing.Later, God met with him at Betheland spoke with him there.

5. It was the Lord God All-Powerful;the Lord is his great name.

6. You must return to your God;love him, do what is just,and always trust in him as your God.

7. The merchants use dishonest scales;they like to cheat people.