Though I have bound and strengthened their arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 7 of Hosea. Israel has turned away from the Lord and cries out in times of need, but does not do so with a sincere heart. They wail on their beds for grain and wine, but do not truly return to God. The prophet concludes that they are like a deceitful bow: they appear strong but lack faithfulness. Their leaders will fall because of the arrogant words they have spoken against God.
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Ich lehre sie und stärke ihren Arm; aber sie denken Böses von mir.
Y yo los ceñí, esforcé sus brazos, y contra mí pensaron mal.
Je les ai châtiés, j'ai fortifié leurs bras; Et ils méditent le mal contre moi.
Quando io li ho castigati, ho fortificate le lor braccia; ma essi han macchinato del male contro a me.
Eu os corrigi, e lhes esforcei os braços, mas pensam mal contra mim.
我雖管教他們,堅固他們的膀臂, 他們卻圖謀邪惡抗拒我。
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