[1] Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he continually
multiplies lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and
oil is carried into Egypt. [2] Yahweh has also a controversy with Judah,
and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will
he recompense him. [3] In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in
his manhood he had power with God: [4] yes, he had power over the angel,
and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him at
Bethel, and there he spoke with us, [5] even Yahweh, the God of hosts;
Yahweh is his memorial [name]. [6] Therefore turn you to your God: keep
kindness and justice, and wait for your God continually. [7] [He is] a
trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.
[8] Ephraim said, Surely I have become rich, I have found myself wealth: in
all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that is sin. [9] But I am
Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; I will yet again make you to dwell
in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast. [10] I have also spoken to
the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the
prophets have I used parables. [11] Is Gilead iniquity? they are altogether
false; in Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; yes, their altars are as heaps in
the furrows of the field. [12] Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and
Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept [sheep]. [13] By a prophet
Yahweh brought Israel up out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
[14] Ephraim has provoked to anger most bitterly: therefore shall his blood
be left on him, and his reproach shall his Lord return to him.