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Hosea is speaking about Israel.
## And a king—what could he do for us? ##
The writer uses this question to imply that even if Israel had a king, it would do them no good because they have turned away from Yahweh (their true king) and worshiped idols. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
## They speak empty words ##
This means that what they say cannot be trusted. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
## So justice springs up ##
This means that they will receive their deserved punishment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
## like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. ##
Hosea is comparing their form of justice to poisonous weeds. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])