15. Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, let not Judah trespass; and come ye not unto Gilgal, neither go up to Beth-aven, nor swear As Jehovah liveth!
16. For Israel is refractory as an untractable heifer; now will Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a wide pasture.
17. --Ephraim is joined to idols: leave him alone.
18. Their drink is sour; they give themselves up to whoredom; her great men passionately love their shame.