1. Ephraim has surrounded me with lies,the house of Israel, with deceit;Judah still wanders about with gods,and is faithful to holy ones.
2. Ephraim shepherds the wind,and pursues the east wind all day long.He multiplies lies and violence:They make a covenant with Assyria,and oil is carried to Egypt.
3. The Lord has a dispute with Judah,and will punish Jacob for his conduct,and repay him for his deeds.
4. In the womb he supplanted his brother,and in his vigor he contended with a divine being;