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Hosea 14:5,7 - Compare All Versions

Hosea 14:5 NIV (New International Version)

I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily. Like a cedar of Lebanon he will send down his roots

Hosea 14:7 NIV (New International Version)

People will dwell again in his shade; they will flourish like the grain, they will blossom like the vine— Israel’s fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

I will be like the dew to Israel; he shall blossom like the lily; he shall take root like the trees of Lebanon

Hosea 14:7 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow; they shall flourish like the grain; they shall blossom like the vine; their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 NLT (New Living Translation)

I will be to Israel like a refreshing dew from heaven. Israel will blossom like the lily; it will send roots deep into the soil like the cedars in Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 NLT (New Living Translation)

My people will again live under my shade. They will flourish like grain and blossom like grapevines. They will be as fragrant as the wines of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

I will be like the dew to Israel;  he will blossom like the lily  and take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

The people will return and live beneath his shade.  They will grow grain  and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 KJV (King James Version)

I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 KJV (King James Version)

They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 NKJV (New King James Version)

I will be like the dew to Israel; He shall grow like the lily, And lengthen his roots like Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 NKJV (New King James Version)

Those who dwell under his shadow shall return; They shall be revived like grain, And grow like a vine. Their scent shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:4-8 MSG (The Message)

“I will heal their waywardness. I will love them lavishly. My anger is played out. I will make a fresh start with Israel. He’ll burst into bloom like a crocus in the spring. He’ll put down deep oak tree roots, he’ll become a forest of oaks! He’ll become splendid—like a giant sequoia, his fragrance like a grove of cedars! Those who live near him will be blessed by him, be blessed and prosper like golden grain. Everyone will be talking about them, spreading their fame as the vintage children of God. Ephraim is finished with gods that are no-gods. From now on I’m the one who answers and satisfies him. I am like a luxuriant fruit tree. Everything you need is to be found in me.” * * *

Hosea 14:4-8 MSG (The Message)

“I will heal their waywardness. I will love them lavishly. My anger is played out. I will make a fresh start with Israel. He’ll burst into bloom like a crocus in the spring. He’ll put down deep oak tree roots, he’ll become a forest of oaks! He’ll become splendid—like a giant sequoia, his fragrance like a grove of cedars! Those who live near him will be blessed by him, be blessed and prosper like golden grain. Everyone will be talking about them, spreading their fame as the vintage children of God. Ephraim is finished with gods that are no-gods. From now on I’m the one who answers and satisfies him. I am like a luxuriant fruit tree. Everything you need is to be found in me.” * * *

Hosea 14:5 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

I will be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 AMP (Amplified Bible)

I shall be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5 NET (New English Translation)

I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily, he will send down his roots like a cedar of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7 NET (New English Translation)

People will reside again in his shade; they will plant and harvest grain in abundance. They will blossom like a vine, and his fame will be like the wine from Lebanon.