1Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he continually multiplies lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2Yahweh has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
4yes, he had power over the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us,
5even Yahweh, the God of hosts; Yahweh is his memorial [name].
6Therefore turn you to your God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for your God continually.
7[He is] a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress.
