Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hosea 4:4 in English Standard Version "Yet let no one contend, and let none accuse, for with you is my contention, O priest." De 17:12 The man who acts presumptuously by not obeying the priest who stands to minister there before the Lord your God, or the judge, that man shall die. So you shall purge the evil from Israel. Ho 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone.