Hosea 8 9

ERV Hosea 8:9Ephraim went to his ‘lovers.’ Like a stubborn donkey, they led him off to Assyria.

EAS Hosea 8:9Israel's rulers have gone to Assyria for help. They are like a wild donkey that goes here and there. Ephraim's people have paid money to get help from other nations. as if they are paying for lovers.

NCV Hosea 8:9Israel is like a wild donkey all by itself. They have run to Assyria; They have hired other nations to protect them.