Hosea 8:9

For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.

Note That is, the northern kingdom of Israel; also in verse 11

For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

Note lovers: Heb. loves

For they have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.

For they are gone up to Assyria, like a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.