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12 Ephraim compasseth me about with lies,
and the house of Israel with deceit:
but Judah yet ruleth with God,
and is faithful with the saints.

12 Ephraim feedeth on wind,
and followeth after the east wind:
he daily increaseth lies and desolation;
and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians,
and oil is carried into Egypt.
The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah,
and will punish Jacob according to his ways;
according to his doings will he recompense him.

12 Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; [a]but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One. 12 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt. Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will [b]punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

Footnotes

  1. Hosea 11:12 Or, and Judah is yet unstedfast with God, and with the Holy One who is faithful
  2. Hosea 12:2 Hebrew visit upon.