1. Ephraim has surrounded me with lies,the house of Israel, with deceit;Judah still wanders about with gods,and is faithful to holy ones.
2. Ephraim shepherds the wind,and pursues the east wind all day long.He multiplies lies and violence:They make a covenant with Assyria,and oil is carried to Egypt.
3. The Lord has a dispute with Judah,and will punish Jacob for his conduct,and repay him for his deeds.
4. In the womb he supplanted his brother,and in his vigor he contended with a divine being;
5. He contended with an angel and prevailed,he wept and entreated him.At Bethel he met with him,and there he spoke with him.
6. The Lord is the God of hosts,the Lord is his name!
7. You must return to your God.Maintain loyalty and justiceand always hope in your God.
8. A merchant who holds a false balance,he loves to extort!
9. Ephraim has said,“How rich I have become;I have made a fortune!”All his gain will not sufficefor the guilt of his sin.
10. I the Lord have been your God,since the land of Egypt;I will again have you live in tents,as on feast days.