Hos 7:16 | NASB1995 | STEP | They turn , but not upward , They are like a deceitful bow ; Their princes will fall by the sword Because of the insolence of their tongue . This will be their derision in the land of Egypt .

d Ps 12:3, 4; 17:10; 73:9; Dan 7:25; Mal 3:13, 14

Hosea 7:16

16 They turn, but not ^{▼▼ Or possibly to the Most High}upward,
They are like a ^bdeceitful bow;
Their princes will fall by the sword
Because of the ^{▼▼ Lit indignation; or cursing
,} ^dinsolence of their tongue.
This will be their ^ederision in the land of Egypt.