12 (A)Sow with a view to righteousness,
Reap in accordance with [a]kindness;
(B)Break up your fallow ground,
For it is time to (C)seek the Lord
Until He (D)comes to [b](E)rain righteousness on you.
13 You have (F)plowed wickedness, you have reaped injustice,
You have eaten the fruit of (G)lies.
Because you have trusted in your way, in your (H)numerous warriors,
14 Therefore a tumult will arise among your people,
And all your (I)fortresses will be destroyed,
As Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel on the day of battle,
When (J)mothers were dashed in pieces with their children.

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  1. Hosea 10:12 Or loyalty
  2. Hosea 10:12 Or teach