1 Hear this, priests! Pay attention, house of Israel!Listen, royal house!For the judgment applies to youbecause you have been a snare at Mizpah and a net spread out on Tabor.
2 Rebels are deeply involved in slaughter; I will be a punishment for all of them.
3 I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me.For now, Ephraim, you have acted promiscuously;Israel is defiled.
4 Their actions do not allow themto return to their God, for a spirit of promiscuity is among them, and they do not know the Lord.
5 Israel’s arrogance testifies against them. Both Israel and Ephraim stumblebecause of their wickedness; even Judah will stumble with them.
6 They go with their flocks and herdsto seek the Lord but do not find Him; He has withdrawn from them.
7 They betrayed the Lord; indeed, they gave birth to illegitimate children. Now the New Moon will devour themalong with their fields.