11. When Ephraim made many altars to expiate sin,they became altars for sinning.
12. Though I write for him my many instructions,they are considered like a stranger’s.
13. They love sacrifice,they sacrifice meat and eat it,but the Lord is not pleased with them.Now he will remember their guiltand punish their sins;they shall return to Egypt.
14. Israel has forgotten his makerand has built palaces.Judah, too, has fortified many cities,but I will send fire upon his cities,to devour their strongholds.