Hosea 12:5-6
Hosea 12:1-6 The Message (MSG)
Ephraim, obsessed with god-fantasies, chases ghosts and phantoms. He tells lies nonstop, soul-destroying lies. Both Ephraim and Judah made deals with Assyria and tried to get an inside track with Egypt. GOD is bringing charges against Israel. Jacob’s children are hauled into court to be punished. In the womb, that heel, Jacob, got the best of his brother. When he grew up, he tried to get the best of GOD. But GOD would not be bested. GOD bested him. Brought to his knees, Jacob wept and prayed. GOD found him at Bethel. That’s where he spoke with him. GOD is GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, GOD-Revealed, GOD-Known. * * * What are you waiting for? Return to your God! Commit yourself in love, in justice! Wait for your God, and don’t give up on him—ever!
Hosea 12:5-6 King James Version (KJV)
even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial. Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
Hosea 12:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Even the LORD, the God of hosts, The LORD is His name. Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually.
Hosea 12:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)
It was the LORD God All-Powerful; the LORD is his great name. You must return to your God; love him, do what is just, and always trust in him as your God.
Hosea 12:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)
even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name. Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.
Hosea 12:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
the LORD God Almighty, the LORD is his name! But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
Hosea 12:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
That is, the LORD God of hosts. The LORD is His memorable name. So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually.
Hosea 12:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Even the LORD, the God of hosts, The name of Him [who spoke with Jacob] is the LORD. Therefore, return [in repentance] to your God, Observe and highly regard kindness and justice, And wait [expectantly] for your God continually.