Hosea 14:9

Whoever is wise, let him discern these things, prudent, let him perceive them; For the Lord’s ways are straight, and the righteous walk in them, but the wicked stumble in them.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8Ephraim – what have I to do with idols! It is I the Lord who respond to him and look after him. I am like an evergreen cypress, from me is your fruit found.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.

Psalms 84:7From rampart to rampart on they march, till at last God reveals himself in Zion.

Psalms 111:7All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

Psalms 119:128So I guide my life by your precepts, and every false way I hate.

Matthew Henry on Hosea 14:9

Assurances of Mercy. ( b. c. 720.) 8 Ephraim 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. 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. Let us now hear the conclusion of the whole matter. I. Concerning Ephraim; he is spoken of and spoken to, v. 8 . Here we have, 1. His… Read the whole commentary →

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