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Hosea 10:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You planted evil and harvested more evil. You've been living off the lies you told yourselves, because you decided to trust your own plans and rely on your army instead of God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you plant lies and trust yourself over God, don't be surprised when everything falls apart.

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