Hosea 14:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 14:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 14:9 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 14:9 — KJV
“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.”
— Hosea 14:9 (KJV)
Hosea 14:9 in Context — About the Book of Hosea
Hosea lived his sermon: commanded to marry an unfaithful wife and keep bringing her home, he became a walking picture of God's scandalous love for wandering Israel. The book aches with betrayal yet ends with healing for backsliders and love that will not let go.
Cross-References for Hosea 14:9
“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:9: understand, these, things
“But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? understanding: Heb. an heart I am...: Heb. I fall not lower than you who...: Heb. with whom are not such as these?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:9: understand, these, things
“Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:9: wise, understand, these
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:9: these, things, know
“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:9: wise, these, things
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