Hosea 9:16

Ephraim is stricken ; their root is dried up ; they shall bear no fruit . Even though they give birth , I will put their beloved children to death .

Ephraim is blighted, their root is withered, they yield no fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay their cherished offspring.”

Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit : yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.