15 Though you play the whore, O Israel,let not Judah become guilty. Enter not into Gilgal,nor go up to Beth-aven,and swear not, “As the Lord lives.”
16 Like a stubborn heifer,Israel is stubborn;can the Lord now feed themlike a lamb in a broad pasture?
17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone.
18 When their drink is gone, they give themselves to whoring; their rulers dearly love shame.
19 A wind has wrapped them in its wings,and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.