538 B
538 B
Hosea the prophet is speaking.
for you have fallen because of your iniquity
This means that the nation of Israel chose to sin against Yahweh and turn away from following him; their sins caused them to fall (or stumble). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
Take with you words of confession
In other words, approach God and ask forgiveness. (UDB)(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the fruit of our lips
AT:"our words and songs of praise" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)