English Standard VersionEphraim is stricken; their root is dried up; they shall bear no fruit. Even though they give birth, I will put their beloved children to death.
American Standard VersionEphraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay the beloved fruit of their womb.
Berean Study BibleEphraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.
Douay-Rheims BibleEphraim is struck, their root is dried up, they shall yield no fruit. And if they should have issue, I will slay the best beloved fruit of their womb.
English Revised VersionEphraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay the beloved fruit of their womb.
King James BibleEphraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay
even the beloved
fruit of their womb.
World English BibleEphraim is struck. Their root has dried up. They will bear no fruit. Even though they bring forth, yet I will kill the beloved ones of their womb."
Young's Literal Translation Ephraim hath been smitten, Their root hath dried up, fruit they yield not, Yea, though they bring forth, I have put to death the desired of their womb.
Hosea 9:16 Additional Translations ... 
