Hosea 14:9

Translations

Modern

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Traditional

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

Literal

Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is understanding? Let him know them. For straight are the ways of YHWH, and the righteous walk in them, and transgressors stumble in them.

Latin

Quis sapiens, et intelliget ista? intelligens, et sciet hæc? quia rectæ viæ Domini, et justi ambulabunt in eis; prævaricatores vero corruent in eis.

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English

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Notes

Hosea 14:9

This final verse praises Hosea's words to wise and thoughtful believers of all generations.

Hosea 14:1–9

Destruction was not God's final message to his covenant people. Although judgment must happen, God's healing and restoring grace is stronger than human sin.

Theme notes and profiles

The Grace of God The Stone the Builders Rejected Wisdom

Events

Prophecies of Hosea

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Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.
Psalm 107:43
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
John 8:47
Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”
Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
Proverbs 1:5–6
…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Psalm 19:7–8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Jeremiah 9:12
Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?
Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Zephaniah 3:5
The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”
2 Corinthians 2:15–16
For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

Glossary

Hosea, Book of

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