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.
5 The Lord God of heavenly forces,the Lord is his name!
6 But you! Return to your Godwith faithful love and justice,and wait continually for your God.
7 He is a merchant; the means to cheat are in his hands;he loves to take advantage of others.