Verse Comparison: Hosea 13:1
American Standard Version
When Ephraim spake, there was trembling; he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
Amplified® Bible
WHEN EPHRAIM spoke with trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended {and} became guilty in Baal worship, he died [spiritually, and then outward ruin came also, sealing Israel's doom as a nation].
Contemporary English Version
When your leaders spoke, everyone in Israel trembled and showed great respect. But you sinned by worshiping Baal, and you were destroyed.
Darby English Version
When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he exalted himself in Israel: but he trespassed through Baal, and he died.
Good News Bible
In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes of Israel were afraid; they looked up to Ephraim. But the people sinned by worshiping Baal, and for this they will die.
King James Version
When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
New American Standard Bible
When Ephraim spoke, {there was} trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, But through Baal he did wrong and died.
New International Version
When Ephraim spoke, men trembled;
he was exalted in Israel.
But he became guilty of Baal worship and died.
New King James Version
When Ephraim spoke, trembling,
He exalted himself in Israel;
But when he offended through Baal worship, he died.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When Ephraim spoke, people trembled He exalted himself in Israel, But through Baal he did wrong and died.
Revised Standard Version
When E'phraim spoke, men trembled; he was exalted in Israel; but he incurred guilt through Ba'al and died.
Young's Literal Translation
When Ephraim speaketh tremblingly, He hath been lifted up in Israel, When he becometh guilty in Baal he dieth.