New International Version (NIV)
1whenever I would heal Israel,
the sins of Ephraim are exposed
and the crimes of Samaria revealed.
They practice deceit,
thieves break into houses,
bandits rob in the streets;
Hosea 7:1
Hosea 7:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1When I would heal Israel,
The wrongdoing of Ephraim is uncovered,
And the evil deeds of Samaria,
For they practice deception;
The thief enters,
A band of robbers attack outside,
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1When I would heal Israel,
The iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered,
And the evil deeds of Samaria,
For they deal falsely;
The thief enters in,
Bandits raid outside,
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1When I would heal Israel,
The sin (guilt) of Ephraim is uncovered,
And the wickedness of 7:1 Samaria became the capital city of the Kingdom of Israel (the ten northern tribes) during the reign of King Omri (see 1 Kin 16:24).Samaria,
Because they practice false dealing;
The thief enters,
Bandits ravage and raid outside.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1When I heal Israel,
the iniquity of Ephraim7:1 That is, the northern kingdom of Israel; also in verses 8 and 11 will be exposed,
as well as the crimes of Samaria.
For they practice deceit and thieves break in;
bandits raid in the streets.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1I would like to heal Israel.
But when I try to, Ephraim’s sins
are brought out into the open.
The crimes of Samaria
are made known to everyone.
The people tell lies.
They break into houses and steal.
They rob others in the streets.