1 What Israel does is as useless as chasing the wind,as dangerous as being in a windstorm.They tell more and more liesand do more and more violence.They make agreements with Assyria,and they send a gift of olive oil to Egypt.
2 The Lord also has some things against Judah.He will punish Israel for what they have done.He will give them what they deserve.
3 Their ancestor Jacob held on to his brother’s heelwhile the two of them were being born.When Jacob grew to be a man,he wrestled with God.
4 He wrestled with the angel and won.Jacob cried and asked for his blessing.Later, God met with him at Betheland spoke with him there.
5 He is the Lord God of heaven’s armies.He wants to be remembered as the Lord.