Hosea 7:2

And, so that they may not say in their hearts that I am the one who has called to mind all of their wickedness: now their own inventions have encircled them. These things have happened in my presence.

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In The King James Version

And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.

In Context

1When I was willing to heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the malice of Samaria, for they had been manufacturing lies. And the thief steals from inside, the robber from outside.

3The king has rejoiced at their wickedness, and the leaders have rejoiced in their lies.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:29I wish that they would be wise and understanding, and would provide for the very end.’

Job 34:21For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he examines all of their steps.

Proverbs 5:21The Lord beholds the ways of man, and he considers all his steps.

Isaiah 5:12Harp and lyre and timbrel and pipe, as well as wine, are at your feasts. But you do not respect the work of the Lord, nor do you consider the works of his hands.

Matthew Henry on Hosea 7:2-8

Charge Drawn up against Israel; The Crimes of the Princes. ( b. c. 750.) 1 When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without. 2 And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face. 3 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies. 4 They are… Read the whole commentary →

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