Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Hosea 7:9 in English Standard Version "Strangers devour his strength, and he knows it not; gray hairs are sprinkled upon him, and he knows it not." Isa 42:25 So he poured on him the heat of his anger and the might of battle; it set him on fire all around, but he did not understand; it burned him up, but he did not take it to heart. Ho 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. The standing grain has no heads; it shall yield no flour; if it were to yield, strangers would devour it.