2 The Lord says, “I have a complaint against Israel. Jacob must be punished for the bad things he did.
3 While Jacob was still in his mother’s womb, he began to trick his brother. Jacob was a strong young man, and at that time he fought with God.
4 Jacob wrestled with God’s angel and won. He cried and asked for a favor. That happened at Bethel. There he spoke to us.
5 Yes, YAHWEH is the God of the armies. His name is YAHWEH.
6 So come back to your God. Be loyal to him. Do the right thing, and always trust in your God!
7 “Jacob is a tricky merchant. He even cheats his friend! Even his scales lie.
8 Ephraim said, ‘I am rich! I have found true riches! No one will learn about my crimes. No one will learn about my sins.’