Contradiction with Psalm 97:10
This verse says to love the Lord and hate evil, which contrasts with Hosea 7:3 where the people delight a king with wickedness.
Psalm 97:10: Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:9
This verse states that fools make a mock at sin, while Hosea 7:3 describes how people use sin to please the king.
Proverbs 14:9: Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
Contradiction with Micah 3:9
This verse condemns leaders who pervert equity, opposing Hosea 7:3 where leaders are pleased by wickedness.
Micah 3:9: Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
This verse warns against calling evil good, which contrasts with Hosea 7:3 where pleasing with wickedness is depicted.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Romans 12:9
This verse calls for abhorring evil and clinging to good, unlike Hosea 7:3 where evil brings joy to a leader.
Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:12
This verse suggests that listening to lies leads to wicked servants, opposing the delight in wickedness shown in Hosea 7:3.
Proverbs 29:12: If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
This verse advises abstaining from all forms of evil, contrary to the embracing of wickedness in Hosea 7:3.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Paradox #1
Hosea 7:3 has a potential contradiction because it highlights the idea that leaders may find joy in wrongdoing or deceit, even though they should ideally promote justice and honesty. This can be seen as inconsistent with the moral and ethical teachings that leaders should act in the best interests of their people.