14. I will not punish your daughters when they play the harlot Or your brides when they commit adultery, For the men themselves go apart with harlots And offer sacrifices with temple prostitutes; So the people without understanding are ruined.
15. Though you, Israel, play the harlot, Do not let Judah become guilty; Also do not go to Gilgal, Or go up to Beth-aven And take the oath: "As the Lord lives!"
16. Since Israel is stubborn Like a stubborn heifer, Can the Lord now pasture them Like a lamb in a large field?
17. Ephraim is joined to idols; Let him alone.
18. Their liquor gone, They play the harlot continually; Their rulers dearly love shame.
19. The wind wraps them in its wings, And they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices.