1 Ephraim is grazing [on] the wind and pursuing the east wind all the day, he multiplies lies and violence; they cut a covenant with Assyria and oil is carried to Egypt.10 And I have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and by the hand of the prophets I have given parables.11 If iniquity [is] in Gilead, surely they are worthless; In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; even their altars [are] as heaps over the furrows of the field.12 And Jacob fled to the land of Aram, and Israel worked for a wife, and for a wife he tended.13 And by a prophet YHWH brought up Israel from Egypt, and by a prophet he was kept.14 Ephraim has provoked to anger bitterly, and his bloodguilt He will leave upon him, and his reproach his Lord will make return to him.2 A dispute [is] unto YHWH against Judah, to visit punishment on Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds He will recompense to him.3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his strength he struggled with God.4 He struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought favor from Him; at Bethel he found Him, and there He spoke with Him,5 and YHWH, God of Hosts—YHWH [is] His memorial.6 And you must return to your God; Keep love and justice, and wait for your God continually!7 A Canaanite [has] scales of deceit in his hand; 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 that [is] sin.”9 And I [am] YHWH your God, from the land of Egypt; again I will make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast.