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Hosea 6:9

And, like those who rob with skillful words, they, by conspiring with the priests, bring a death sentence to travelers on a pilgrimage from Shechem; for they have been performing evil deeds
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King James Version

And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.

English Standard Version

As robbers lie in wait for a man, so the priests band together; they murder on the way to Shechem; they commit villainy.

New International Version

As marauders lie in ambush for a man, so do bands of priests; they murder on the road to Shechem, committing shameful crimes.