Hosea 7:3

“They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

They make the king glad with their wickednesse, and the princes with their lies.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

With their wickedness they make the king glad, And the princes with their lies.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In their sin they make a king for themselves, and rulers in their deceit.
- Basic English Bible

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
- Darby Bible

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
- Webster's Bible

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
- World English Bible

With their wickedness they make glad a king, And with their lies -- princes.
- Youngs Literal Bible

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Hosea 7:3


7:3 They - The courtiers in particular make it their work to invent pleasing wickedness, and to acquaint the king with it. With their lies - With false accusations against the innocent.


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