Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleI led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them. King James Bible I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them. American Standard Version I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them. Darby Bible Translation I drew them with bands of a man, with cords of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I gently caused them to eat. Douay-Rheims Bible I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love : and I will be to them as one that taketh off the yoke on their jaws: and I put his meat to him that he might eat. English Revised Version I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat before them. Young's Literal Translation With cords of man I do draw them, With thick cords of love, And I am to them as a raiser up of a yoke on their jaws, And I incline unto him -- I feed him. Hosea 11:4 /hosea/11-4.htm">Hosea 11:4 /hosea/11-4.htm">Hosea 11:4 |