Hosea 9:12-16

12Even if you do have children who grow up, I will take them from you. It will be a terrible day when I turn away and leave you alone.

13I have watched Israel become as beautiful as Tyre. But now Israel will bring out her children for slaughter.”

14O Lord, what should I request for your people? I will ask for wombs that don’t give birth and breasts that give no milk.

15The Lord says, “All their wickedness began at Gilgal; there I began to hate them. I will drive them from my land because of their evil actions. I will love them no more because all their leaders are rebels.

16The people of Israel are struck down. Their roots are dried up, and they will bear no more fruit. And if they give birth, I will slaughter their beloved children.”