Hosea 4:12-19 - God's Case Against The People

¹² My people ask counsel at their stock, and their staff declares to them; for the spirit of adultery caused them to go astray. They have played the harlot, departing from their God. ¹³ They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains! They burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars (storax) and the strong tree, because it has good shade. Your daughters play the harlot, and your brides commit adultery. ¹⁴ I will not punish your daughters when they play the harlot, nor your brides when they commit adultery. The men go out with harlots, and they sacrifice with the prostitutes. The people that do not understand will fall (be overthrown).

¹⁵ Though you, Israel, play the harlot, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not go to Gilgal, neither go to Bethaven, nor swear, As Jehovah lives. ¹⁶ For Israel behaved stubbornly like a stubborn heifer. Will Jehovah now feed them as a lamb in a large place. ¹⁷ Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone. ¹⁸ Their drink (wheat beer) has become sour. They play the harlot continually. Her rulers dearly love shame. ¹⁹ The wind wrapped her up in its wings. They will be put to shame because of their sacrifices!