And the sword shall slash in his cities, Devour his districts, And consume them, Because of their own counsels.
Hosea 11:6
Surrounding context
11:5 "He shall not return to the land of Egypt; But the Assyrian shall be his king, Because they refused to repent.
11:6 And the sword shall slash in his cities, Devour his districts, And consume them, Because of their own counsels.
11:7 My people are bent on backsliding from Me. Though they call to the Most High, None at all exalt Him.