Hosea 7:11
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.In other versions
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.
ASV
And Ephraim is like a foolish dove, without wisdom; they send out their cry to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
BBE
And Ephraim is become like a silly dove without understanding: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
DBY
"Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.
WEB
And Ephraim is as a simple dove without heart, Egypt they called on -- `to' Asshur they have gone.
YLT
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
ENG
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
WBT
So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.
BSB
In context
9Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.
10And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.
11Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
12When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard.
13Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto them! because they have transgressed against me: though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me.