1. Ephraim herds the wind,and pursues the east wind all day long;they multiply lies and violence;they make a treaty with Assyria,and oil is carried to Egypt.
2. The Lord has a charge against Judah,and will punish Jacob according to his ways,and respond to him according to his deeds.
3. From the womb he tried to be the oldest of twin brothers;as an adult he struggled with God.
4. He struggled with the messenger and survived;he wept and sought his favor;he met him at Bethel,and there he spoke with him.
5. The Lord God of heavenly forces,the Lord is his name!
6. But you! Return to your Godwith faithful love and justice,and wait continually for your God.
7. He is a merchant; the means to cheat are in his hands;he loves to take advantage of others.