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The more they increased and multiplied [in prosperity and power], the more they sinned against Me; I will change their glory into shame.

They feed on the sin of My people and set their heart on their iniquity.

And it shall be: Like people, like priest; I will punish them for their ways and repay them for their doings.

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The more priests there were,
    the more they sinned against me;
    they exchanged their glorious God[a](A) for something disgraceful.(B)
They feed on the sins of my people
    and relish their wickedness.(C)
And it will be: Like people, like priests.(D)
    I will punish both of them for their ways
    and repay them for their deeds.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:7 Syriac (see also an ancient Hebrew scribal tradition); Masoretic Text me; / I will exchange their glory