3. I know Ephraim all too well; the evil of Israel is not hidden from me.For you have engaged in prostitution, O Ephraim; Israel has defiled itself.
4. Their wicked deeds do not allow them to return to their God;because a spirit of idolatry controls their heart, and they do not acknowledge the Lord.
5. The arrogance of Israel testifies against it;Israel and Ephraim will be overthrown because of their iniquity.Even Judah will be brought down with them.
6. Although they bring their flocks and herds to seek the favor of the Lord,They will not find him – he has withdrawn himself from them!
7. They have committed treason against the Lord, because they bore illegitimate children.Soon the new moon festival will devour them and their fields.
8. Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah! Sound the trumpet in Ramah!Sound the alarm in Beth Aven!Tremble in fear, O Benjamin!
9. Ephraim will be ruined in the day of judgment!What I am declaring to the tribes of Israel will certainly take place!
10. The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary markers.I will pour out my rage on them like a torrential flood!
11. Ephraim will be oppressed, crushed under judgment,because he was determined to pursue worthless idols.