1 Ephraim herds the wind,and pursues the east wind all day long;they multiply lies and violence;they make a treaty with Assyria,and oil is carried to Egypt.
2 The Lord has a charge against Judah,and will punish Jacob according to his ways,and respond to him according to his deeds.
3 From the womb he tried to be the oldest of twin brothers;as an adult he struggled with God.
4 He struggled with the messenger and survived;he wept and sought his favor;he met him at Bethel,and there he spoke with him.