16. For Israel hath behaved himself stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer: now will the Lord feed them as a lamb in a large place.
17. Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.
18. Their drink is become sour: they commit whoredom continually; her rulers dearly love shame.
19. The wind hath wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.