Hosea 5:6

The Futility of Sacrificial Ritual without Moral Obedience

5:6 Although they bring their flocks and herds

to seek the favor of the Lord,

They will not find him –

he has withdrawn himself from them!

Hosea 9:12

9:12 Even if they raise their children,

I will take away every last one of them.

Woe to them!

For I will turn away from them.