Charles Spurgeon Commentary Hosea 11:12

"Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One." — Hosea 11:12 (ASV)

But Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.

And it was to the honor of Judah that it was so. When others are false, then is the time for God's servants to be true. If you held your tongue before, speak out for truth and God in the day when God is encompassed by deceit.