1 All day long Israel chaseswind from the desert;deceit and violenceare found everywhere.Treaties are made with Assyria;olive oil is taken to Egypt.
2 The Lord also brings chargesagainst the people of Judah,the descendants of Jacob.He will punish themfor what they have done.
3 Even before Jacob was born,he cheated his brother,and when he grew up,he fought against God.
4 At Bethel, Jacob wrestledwith an angel and won;then with tears in his eyes,he asked for a blessing,and God spoke to us there.
5 God's name is the Lord,the Lord God All-Powerful.
6 So return to your God.Patiently trust him,and show love and justice.
7 Israel, you enjoy cheatingand taking advantageof others.