1 Ephraim herds the wind and is pursuing the east wind all day long; he multiplies deception and violence and he makes a treaty with Assyria, and oil is brought to Egypt.
2 Yahweh has a quarrel with Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
3 In the womb he deceived his brother, and in his manhood he struggled with God.
4 He struggled with the angel and prevailed; he pleaded for his mercy. He met him at Bethel, and there he spoke with him.
5 Yahweh the God of hosts, Yahweh is his renowned name!
6 But you, you must return to your God; keep love and justice, and wait continually for your God.
7 The trader, in his hand are scales of deceit; he loves to oppress.