12 [a]Ephraim surrounds Me with (A)lies
And the house of Israel with deceit;
Judah is also unruly against God,
Even against the Holy One who is faithful.

Ephraim Reminded

12 [b]Ephraim feeds on (B)wind,
And pursues the (C)east wind continually;
He multiplies lies and violence.
Moreover, [c]he makes a covenant with Assyria,
And oil is carried to Egypt.
The Lord also has a (D)dispute with Judah,
And will punish Jacob (E)according to his ways;
He will repay him according to his deeds.

Footnotes

  1. Hosea 11:12 Ch 12:1 in Heb
  2. Hosea 12:1 Ch 12:2 in Heb
  3. Hosea 12:1 Lit they make