Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hosea 12:14 in English Standard Version "Ephraim has given bitter provocation; so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him and will repay him for his disgraceful deeds." 2Ki 17:17 And they burned their sons and their daughters as offerings and used divination and omens and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger. Ho 4:2 there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed. Ho 12:2 The Lord has an indictment against Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways; he will repay him according to his deeds.