15 Israel, if you act promiscuously,don’t let Judah become guilty!Do not go to Gilgal or make a pilgrimage to Beth-aven, and do not swear an oath: As the Lord lives!
16 For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn cow. Can the Lord now shepherd themlike a lamb in an open meadow?
17 Ephraim is attached to idols; leave him alone!
18 When their drinking is over,they turn to promiscuity.Israel’s leaders fervently love disgrace.
19 A wind with its wings will carry them off, and they will be ashamed of their sacrifices.