Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For they are gone up [to] Assyria [as] a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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