Julie
The inequities of the people are being listed here. God is now including the prophets in the list of those that will be punished as they are no longer living for God, but for themselves.
The righteous will flourish and grow through their faithfulness to God, all others will be doomed.
Michelle
It seems like this reads similar to chapters and books past. We are hearing it in a different way and Hosea's life seems a metaphor for what God is doing or going to do to the people for turning away from him yet again.
The first verse stands out to me. "It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, ...".
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