12 ^[a]1 Ephraim^(A) feeds on the wind;^(B)
    he pursues the east wind all day
    and multiplies lies and violence.^(C)
He makes a treaty with Assyria^(D)
    and sends olive oil to Egypt.^(E)

² The Lord has a charge^(A) to bring against Judah;^(B)
    he will punish^(C) Jacob^[a] according to his ways
    and repay him according to his deeds.^(D)