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.
