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Hosea 13:13 · KJV

"The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
12The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid.
13The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.
14I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.
15Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle difficult situations?

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What does it mean for you to be wise in your decisions?

3

When have you ignored the signs of a troubling situation?

Life Application

decision-making

Take time to seek wisdom before making important choices.

personal growth

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

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