Hosea 4:16-17

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For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn cow.^(A)
Can the Lord now shepherd them
like a lamb in an open meadow?^(B)

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Ephraim is attached to idols;^(C)
leave him alone!^(D)

A. Hosea 4:16: Psalm 78:8

B. Hosea 4:16: Isaiah 5:17; Isaiah 7:25

C. Hosea 4:17: Hosea 13:2

D. Hosea 4:17: Psalm 81:12