¹¹ “Ephraim is like a dove,^(A)
    easily deceived and senseless—
now calling to Egypt,^(B)
    now turning to Assyria.^(C)

¹³ “When Ephraim^(A) saw his sickness,
    and Judah his sores,
then Ephraim turned to Assyria,^(B)
    and sent to the great king for help.^(C)
But he is not able to cure^(D) you,
    not able to heal your sores.^(E)

¹¹ They will come from Egypt,
    trembling like sparrows,
    from Assyria,^(A) fluttering like doves.^(B)
I will settle them in their homes,”^(C)
    declares the Lord.

     ¹¹ to prostitution;^(A)
old wine^(B) and new wine
    take away their understanding.^(C)

⁸ Israel is swallowed up;^(A)
    now she is among the nations
    like something no one wants.^(B)
9 For they have gone up to Assyria^(C)
    like a wild donkey^(D) wandering alone.
    Ephraim has sold herself to lovers.^(E)