Hosea 4:16

16 The people of Israel are stubborn like a stubborn young cow. like lambs in the open country.

Hosea 4:16 In-Context

14 "But I will not punish your daughters for becoming prostitutes, nor your daughters-in-law for their sins of adultery. I will not punish them, because the men have sexual relations with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with the temple prostitutes. A foolish people will be ruined.
15 "Israel, you act like a prostitute, but do not be guilty toward the Lord. or go up to Beth Aven. Don't make promises, saying, 'As surely as the Lord lives . . .'
16 The people of Israel are stubborn like a stubborn young cow. like lambs in the open country.
17 The Israelites have chosen to worship idols, so leave them alone.
18 When they finish their drinking, they completely give themselves to being prostitutes; they love these disgraceful ways.
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