15. Even though you, O Israel, are playing the whore, do not let Judah become guilty; do not enter Gilgal, or go up to Beth-aven; and do not swear, “As Yahweh lives!”
16. Indeed, like a stubborn heifer, Israel is stubborn; Now Yahweh will feed them, like a lamb in broad pasture.
17. Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.
18. When their drinking has ended, they surely indulge in sexual orgies. They love lewdness more than their glory.
19. A wind has wrapped them in its wings, and they will be ashamed because of their altars.