Hosea 9:13

Hosea 9:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre,

planted in a pleasant place.

But Ephraim will bring out

their children to the slayer.”

13Ephraim, as I have seen,

Is planted in a pasture like Tyre;

But Ephraim is going to bring out his children for slaughter.

13Ephraim, as I have seen,

Is planted in a pleasant meadow like Tyre;

But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter.

13Ephraim, as I have seen,

Is planted in a pleasant [and prosperous] meadow like Tyre;

But Ephraim will bring out his children to the executioner [for slaughter].

13I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre,

planted in a meadow.

But Ephraim will bring out

his children for slaughter.

13Tyre is planted in a pleasant place.

And so is Ephraim.

But the Assyrians will kill

Ephraim’s children.”