Let not Judah offend.
aDo not come up to Gilgal,
Nor go up to bBeth Aven,
cNor swear an oath, saying, ‘As the Lord lives’—
Like a stubborn calf;
Now the Lord will let them forage
Like a lamb in1 open country.
And bthey shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
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American Standard Version
Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.
Amplified® Bible
Ephraim is joined [fast] to idols, [so] let him alone [to take the consequences].
Contemporary English Version
You people of Israel are charmed by idols. Leave them alone!
Darby English Version
-- Ephraim is joined to idols: leave him alone.
Good News Bible
The people of Israel are under the spell of idols. Let them go their own way.
King James Version
Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.
New American Standard Bible
Ephraim is joined to idols; Let him alone.
New International Version
Ephraim is joined to idols;
leave him alone!
New King James Version
'Ephraim is joined to idols,
Let him alone.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Ephraim joins herself to idols; Let him alone.
Revised Standard Version
E'phraim is joined to idols, let him alone.
Young's Literal Translation
Joined to idols `is' Ephraim, let him alone.
New English Translation
Ephraim has attached himself to idols; Do not go near him!
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