Their drink has become sour.
They play the prostitute continually.
Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Hosea 4:18 in context
Hosea 4:15–19
15
“Though you, Israel, play the prostitute,
yet don’t let Judah offend;
and don’t come to Gilgal,
neither go up to Beth Aven,
nor swear, ‘As the LORD lives.’
16
For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.
Then how will the LORD feed them like a lamb in a meadow?
17
Ephraim is joined to idols.
Leave him alone!
18
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Their drink has become sour.
They play the prostitute continually.
Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
19
The wind has wrapped her up in its wings;
and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.
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