New International Version (NIV)
9For they have gone up to Assyria
like a wild donkey wandering alone.
Ephraim has sold herself to lovers.
Hosea 8:9
Hosea 8:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
9For they have gone up to Assyria,
Like a wild donkey all alone;
Ephraim has paid fees for 8:9 Lit love giftslovers.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
9For they have gone up to Assyria,
Like a wild donkey all alone;
Ephraim has hired lovers.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
9For they have gone up to Assyria,
Like a wild donkey wandering alone and taking her own way;
Ephraim has hired lovers (pagan allies).
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
9For they have gone up to Assyria
like a wild donkey on its own.
Ephraim8:9 That is, the northern kingdom of Israel; also in verse 11 has hired lovers.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
9They have gone up to Assyria for help.
They are like a wild donkey
that wanders around by itself.
Ephraim’s people have sold themselves
to their Assyrian lovers.