Cui cuan junak saß êyânk cuan xnaßleb chixtaubal ru li tzßîbanbil arin, chixqßuehak retal lix yâlal. Li cßaßru naxbânu li Kâcuaß, aßan tîc ut châbil. Ut eb li tîqueb xchßôl nequeßxbânu li cßaßru naraj li Dios. Aßut li kßetkßeteb teßosokß xban nak incßaß nequeßxbânu li cßaßru naraj li Dios.
What Does This Mean?
This verse asks who is wise and prudent enough to understand the right ways of God, which are followed by those who do what's just, while transgressors will fall away. Hosea speaks here, emphasizing that God's ways lead to righteousness and avoiding them leads to failure.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a treasure map with clear paths and traps for thieves. The wise kids find the treasure because they follow the good path, but sneaky ones trip into traps. This verse says following God’s right way is like finding that treasure!
Historical Background
Hosea wrote this during the eighth century B.C., to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He speaks to a people who have turned away from God and seeks to call them back, using vivid imagery and moral persuasion.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, consider someone choosing between two career paths: one ethical but challenging, the other easy but dishonest. The wise person will choose the right path, succeeding ethically; the unethical choice will lead to downfall or regret.