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Berean Standard Bible

“But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God.”

Hosea 12:6

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Study note

Hosea 12 recalls Jacob's story and contrasts his wrestling with God with Israel's present unfaithfulness. After the historical reflection, the prophet turns to an appeal.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So then, come back to your God; keep mercy and right, and be waiting at all times on your God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas Jehová es Dios de los ejércitos: Jehová es su memorial.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso, Israel, busca de nuevo a tu Dios y vive de acuerdo con los principios del amor y la justicia, y siempre confía en él.

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