KJV - For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

ASV - For they are gone up to Assyria, `like' a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

BBE - For they have gone up to Assyria like an ass going by himself; Ephraim has given money to get lovers.

WEB - For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.

YLT - For they -- they have gone up `to' Asshur, A wild ass alone by himself `is' Ephraim, They have hired lovers!

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