^{9 Ref} For they have gone up to Assyria like an ass going by himself; Ephraim has given money to get lovers.

^{9 Ref} For they are gone up to Assyria, `like' a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

^{9 Ref} For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.