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

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

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  1. Hosea 14:8 Lit him
  2. Hosea 14:8 Lit is found

Ephraim, what more have I[a] to do with idols?(A)
    I will answer him and care for him.
I am like a flourishing juniper;(B)
    your fruitfulness comes from me.”

Who is wise?(C) Let them realize these things.
    Who is discerning? Let them understand.(D)
The ways of the Lord are right;(E)
    the righteous walk(F) in them,
    but the rebellious stumble in them.

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