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In the womb he took his brother by the heel;
    and in his manhood he contended with God.
Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed;
    he wept, and made supplication to him.
    He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us,
    even Yahweh, the God of Armies;
    Yahweh is his name of renown!
Therefore turn to your God.
    Keep kindness and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.

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In the womb he (A)took his brother by the heel,
And in his mature strength he (B)contended with God.
Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed;
He wept and (C)implored His favor.
He found Him at (D)Bethel,
And there He spoke with us,
And the Lord, the God of armies,
The Lord is His [a](E)name.
So as for you, (F)return to your God,
(G)Maintain [b]kindness and justice,
And (H)wait for your God continually.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:5 Lit invocation
  2. Hosea 12:6 Or loyalty