1 When Ephraim spoke, trembling,he was exalted in Israel.But he incurred guilt through Baal worship and he died.
2 And now they continue sinningand have made a cast image for themselves,idols of their silver, according to their understanding;all of them the work of craftsmen.They say of them,“Those who sacrificeare kissing calves!”
3 Therefore they will be like the morning cloud,or like the early dew that passes away,like chaff blown off the threshing floor,or like the smoke from a chimney.
4 Yet I am the Lord your Godever since the land of Egypt.You know no God but Me,and there is no savior besides Me.