Hosea 12:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷ Turn back with God’s help;
    remain loyal and act justly,
    and always put your trust in him.
⁸ Merchants use dishonest scales,
    for they love to defraud.
⁹ Ephraim says,
    “I have become very rich;
    I have made a fortune.”
But all his wealth will avail him nothing
    because of the guilt incurred by his sin.