11. Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow what is worthless.
12. So I am like rot to Ephraim and like decay to the house of Judah.
13. When Ephraim saw his sicknessand Judah his wound,Ephraim went to Assyria and sent a delegation to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.
14. For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah.Yes, I will tear them to pieces and depart. I will carry them off,and no one can rescue them.
15. I will depart and return to My placeuntil they recognize their guilt and seek My face; they will search for Me in their distress.