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In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.
He strove with the angel and prevailed,
    he wept and sought his favor.
He met God at Bethel,
    and there God spoke with him[a]
the Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name:
“So you, by the help of your God, return,
    hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.”

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:4 Gk Syr: Heb us

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