Hosea 5:9-11

Easy-to-Read Version

⁹ Ephraim will become empty
    at the time of punishment.
I, God, warn the families of Israel
    that this really will happen.
¹⁰ The leaders of Judah are like thieves trying to steal someone’s property,
    so I will pour out my anger on them like water.
¹¹ Ephraim will be punished.
    He will be crushed and pressed like grapes,
    because he decided to follow filth.