Hosea 14:8

Hosea 14:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Ephraim, what more have I14:8 Or Hebrew; Septuagint What more has Ephraim to do with idols?

I will answer him and care for him.

I am like a flourishing juniper;

your fruitfulness comes from me.”

8¶Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols?

It is I who answer and look after 14:8 Lit himyou.

I am like a luxuriant juniper;

From Me 14:8 Lit is foundcomes your fruit.

8O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols?

It is I who answer and look after you.

I am like a luxuriant cypress;

From Me comes your fruit.

8¶O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols?

It is I who have answered and will care for you and watch over you.

I am like a luxuriant cypress tree;

With Me your fruit is found [which is to nourish you].

8O Ephraim,14:8 That is, the northern kingdom of Israel what have I to do

anymore with idols?

It is I who answer and watch over him.

I am like a flourishing cypress;14:8 Or pine or juniper or fir

your fruit comes from Me.

8Ephraim will have nothing more to do with other gods.

I will answer the prayers of my people.

I will take good care of them.

I will be like a healthy juniper tree to them.

All the fruit they bear will come from me.”