1. “Ephraim surrounded Me with lies and the house of Israel with deceit.” Though Judah roams restlessly with God, yet he is faithful with holy things.
2. Ephraim is grazing on wind and pursuing the east wind. All day he multiplies lies and ruin: making a pact with Assyria, while carrying oil to Egypt.
3. Adonai also has a dispute with Judah: He will punish Jacob for his ways, repaying him for his deeds.
4. In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he strove with God.
5. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won; he wept and sought his favor. At Bethel he will find us, and there He will speak with us.
6. Even Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot— Adonai is His memorial-Name.