Hosea 8:9
ESV
For they have gone up to Assyria, a wild donkey wandering alone; Ephraim has hired lovers.
NIV
For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has sold herself to lovers.
NASB
For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey all alone; Ephraim has paid fees for lovers.
CSB
For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey going off on its own. Ephraim has paid for love.
NLT
Like a wild donkey looking for a mate, they have gone up to Assyria. The people of Israel have sold themselves — sold themselves to many lovers.
KJV
For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.
NKJV
For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey alone by itself; Ephraim has hired lovers.