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Hosea 12:4-10 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

4. He struggled with the angel and prevailed; he pleaded for his mercy. He met him at Bethel, and there he spoke with him.

5. Yahweh the God of hosts, Yahweh is his renowned name!

6. But you, you must return to your God; keep love and justice, and wait continually for your God.

7. The trader, in his hand are scales of deceit; he loves to oppress.

8. And Ephraim said, “Surely, I am rich, I gained wealth for myself; in all my toil they have not found guilt in me that is sin.

9. But I am Yahweh your God since the land of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, like the days of the appointed festival.

10. I spoke to the prophets; I myself multiplied revelations and through the hand of the prophets I will destroy.

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