Hosea 12:3-6

English Standard Version

^3 (A)In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.
⁴ He strove with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and sought his favor.
^(B)He met God^[a] at Bethel,
    and there God spoke with us—
⁵ the Lord, the God of hosts,
    ^(C)the Lord is his memorial name:
⁶ “So you, ^(D)by the help of your God, return,
    ^(E)hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.”