13. When Ephraim saw his sickness,and Judah his wound,then Ephraim went to Assyria,and Ephraim sent for the great king.But he could not heal them;nor could he cure their wound.
14. I am like a lion to Ephraim,like a young lion to the house of Judah.I am the one who tears the prey and goes forth;no one can snatch it from me.
15. I will leave so that I can return to my placeuntil they pay for their deeds,until they seek me.In their distress,they will beg for my favor: