Hosea 11:12-12:2

Living Bible

¹² Israel surrounds me with lies and deceit, but Judah still trusts in God and is faithful to the Holy One.

12 Israel is chasing the wind, yes, shepherding a whirlwind—a dangerous game!^[a] For she has given gifts to Egypt and Assyria to get their help, and in return she gets their worthless promises.

² But the Lord is bringing a lawsuit against Judah. Jacob will be justly punished for his ways.