1. Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2. The LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds will he recompense him.
3. He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: