Those who (A)live in his shadow
Will [a]again raise (B)grain,
And they will blossom like the vine.
His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

O Ephraim, what more have I to do with (C)idols?
It is I who answer and look after [b]you.
I am like a luxuriant (D)cypress;
From (E)Me comes your fruit.

(F)Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is discerning, let him know them.
For the (G)ways of the Lord are right,
And the (H)righteous will walk in them,
But (I)transgressors will stumble in them.

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  1. Hosea 14:7 Or return, they will raise grain
  2. Hosea 14:8 Lit him

People will dwell again in his shade;(A)
    they will flourish like the grain,
they will blossom(B) like the vine—
    Israel’s fame will be like the wine(C) of Lebanon.(D)
Ephraim, what more have I[a] to do with idols?(E)
    I will answer him and care for him.
I am like a flourishing juniper;(F)
    your fruitfulness comes from me.”

Who is wise?(G) Let them realize these things.
    Who is discerning? Let them understand.(H)
The ways of the Lord are right;(I)
    the righteous walk(J) in them,
    but the rebellious stumble in them.

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  1. Hosea 14:8 Or Hebrew; Septuagint What more has Ephraim