12 [a] Ephraim (A)has surrounded me with lies,
    and the house of Israel with deceit,
but Judah still walks with God
    and is faithful to the Holy One.
12 Ephraim feeds on the wind
    and pursues (B)the east wind all day long;
they multiply (C)falsehood and violence;
    (D)they make a covenant with Assyria,
    and (E)oil is carried to Egypt.

The Lord's Indictment of Israel and Judah

(F)The Lord has an indictment against Judah
    and will punish Jacob according to his ways;
    he will repay him according to his deeds.

Notas al pie

  1. Hosea 11:12 Ch 12:1 in Hebrew

12 [a]“Ephraim surrounds me with lies,
    and the house of Israel surrounds me[b] with deceit,
But Judah still rules with God,
    and remains faithful, along with the godly ones.”

Israel’s Sin

12 [c]“Ephraim feeds on the wind,
    chasing after the eastern winds,
        storing up lies and desolation day after day.
They are making a contract with the Assyrians,
    and sending oil to Egypt.
The Lord accuses Judah,
    and will punish Jacob according to his ways;
        he will repay him for what he does.

Notas al pie

  1. Hosea 11:12 This v. is 12:1 in MT
  2. Hosea 11:12 The Heb. lacks surrounds me
  3. Hosea 12:1 This v. is 12:2 in MT, and so throughout the chapter.