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1 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.
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2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
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3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
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4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;
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5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
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6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
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7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
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8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.
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9 And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.
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10 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
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11 Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.
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12 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
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13 And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
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14 Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his LORD return unto him.
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- 1 Ephraim feeds on wind, And pursues the east wind continually; He multiplies lies and violence. Moreover, he makes a covenant with Assyria, And oil is carried to Egypt.
- 2 The LORD also has a dispute with Judah, And will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds.
- 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his maturity he contended with God.
- 4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. He found Him at Bethel And there He spoke with us,
- 5 Even the LORD, the God of hosts, The LORD is His name.
- 6 Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually.
- 7 A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress.
- 8 And Ephraim said, “Surely I have become rich, I have found wealth for myself; In all my labors they will find in me No iniquity, which would be sin.”
- 9 But I have been the LORD your God since the land of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, As in the days of the appointed festival.
- 10 I have also spoken to the prophets, And I gave numerous visions, And through the prophets I gave parables.
- 11 Is there iniquity in Gilead? Surely they are worthless. In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls, Yes, their altars are like the stone heaps Beside the furrows of the field.
- 12 Now Jacob fled to the land of Aram, And Israel worked for a wife, And for a wife he kept sheep.
- 13 But by a prophet the LORD brought Israel from Egypt, And by a prophet he was kept.
- 14 Ephraim has provoked to bitter anger; So his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him And bring back his reproach to him.
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