Hosea 12 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Hosea 12
1Ephraim feeds on wind and follows burning heat; all day long he multiplies lies and desolation. And he has entered into a pact with the Assyrians, and he has carried oil into Egypt.
2Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his ways and according to his inventions.
3In the womb, he supplanted his brother; for in his good fortune, he had been guided by an angel.
4And he prevailed over an angel, for he had been strengthened. He wept and petitioned him. He found him in Bethel, and there he has spoken to us.
5And the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.
6And so, you should convert to your God. Keep mercy and judgment, and have hope in your God always.
7Canaan, in his hand is a deceitful balance, he has chosen false accusations.
8And Ephraim has said, “Nevertheless, I have become rich; I have found an idol for myself. All of my labors will not reveal to me the iniquity that I have committed.”
9And I, the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, nevertheless will cause you to dwell in tabernacles, just as during the days of the feast.
10And I have spoken through the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and I have used parables through the hands of the prophets.
11If Gilead is an idol, then they have been sacrificing cattle in Gilgal to no purpose. For even their altars are like clutter on the soil of the field.
12Jacob fled into the region of Syria, and Israel served like a wife, and was served by a wife.
13Yet by a prophet the Lord led Israel out of Egypt, and he was served by a prophet.
14Ephraim has provoked me to wrath with his bitterness, and his blood will overcome him, and his Lord will requite him for his shamefulness.
Hosea 12
1Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt.
2Therefore there is a judgment of the Lord with Juda, and a visitation for Jacob: he will render to him according to his ways, and according to his devices.
3In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.
4And he prevailed over the angel, and was strengthened: he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us.
5Even the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.
6Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and hope in thy God always.
7He is like Chanaan, there is a deceitful balance in his hand, he hath loved oppression.
8And Ephraim said: But yet I am become rich, I have found me an idol: all my labours shall not find me the iniquity that I have committed.
9And I that am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt, will yet cause thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the feast.
10And I have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and I have used similitudes by the ministry of the prophets.
11If Galaad be an idol, then in vain were they in Galgal offering sacrifices with bullocks: for their altars also are as heaps in the furrows of the field.
12Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and was a keeper for a wife.
13But the Lord by a prophet brought Israel out of Egypt: and he was preserved by a prophet.
14Ephraim hath provoked me to wrath with his bitterness, and his blood shall come upon him, and his Lord will render his reproach unto him.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Hosea 12
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Hosea 12:1
"Ephraim feeds on wind and follows burning heat; all day long he multiplies lies and desolation. And he has entered into a pact with the Assyrians, and he has carried oil into Egypt."
"Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt."
