11 Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the captivity of my people.
11 "Also for you, Judah, a harvest is appointed. "Whenever I would restore the fortunes of my people,
11 For you also, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore the fortunes of my people.
11 "You're as bad as the worst of them, Judah. You've been sowing wild oats. Now it's harvest time.
11 Also, O Judah, a harvest is appointed for you, When I return the captives of My people.
11 "OÂ Judah, a harvest of punishment is also waiting for you, though I wanted to restore the fortunes of my people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hosea 6:11
Commentary on Hosea 6:4-11
(Read Hosea 6:4-11)
Sometimes Israel and Judah seemed disposed to repent under their sufferings, but their goodness vanished like the empty morning cloud, and the early dew, and they were as vile as ever. Therefore the Lord sent awful messages by the prophets. The word of God will be the death either of the sin or of the sinner. God desired mercy rather than sacrifice, and that knowledge of him which produces holy fear and love. This exposes the folly of those who trust in outward observances, to make up for their want of love to God and man. As Adam broke the covenant of God in paradise, so Israel had broken his national covenant, notwithstanding all the favours they received. Judah also was ripe for Divine judgments. May the Lord put his fear into our hearts, and set up his kingdom within us, and never leave us to ourselves, nor suffer us to be overcome by temptation.