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15 Though I have [a]taught and strengthened their arms, yet do they devise mischief against me. 16 They return, but not to him that is on high; they are like a deceitful bow; their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

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  1. Hosea 7:15 Or, chastened them

15 I trained(A) them and strengthened their arms,
    but they plot evil(B) against me.
16 They do not turn to the Most High;(C)
    they are like a faulty bow.(D)
Their leaders will fall by the sword
    because of their insolent(E) words.
For this they will be ridiculed(F)
    in the land of Egypt.(G)

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