Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hosea 4:17 in English Standard Version "Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone." Ho 4:12 My people inquire of a piece of wood, and their walking staff gives them oracles. For a spirit of whoredom has led them astray, and they have left their God to play the whore. Ho 5:3 I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me; for now, O Ephraim, you have played the whore; Israel is defiled. Mt 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”