Hosea 14:9
“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.”
Hosea 14:9 — King James Version
Verse 9 of 9 in Hosea chapter 14 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Hosea 14:9 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.”
- American Standard Version
- “Who is wise2450, that he may understand995 these things995? prudent, that he may know3045 them1870? for the ways of Jehovah3068 are right3477, and the just6662 shall walk3212 in them6586; but transgressors shall fall therein3782.”
Hosea 14 — full chapter (King James Version)
O , return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth . I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him. I will be as the dew unto : he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as . His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as . They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of . shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.