1 Ephraim has surrounded me with lies,the house of Israel, with deceit;Judah still wanders about with gods,and is faithful to holy ones.
2 Ephraim shepherds the wind,and pursues the east wind all day long.He multiplies lies and violence:They make a covenant with Assyria,and oil is carried to Egypt.
3 The Lord has a dispute with Judah,and will punish Jacob for his conduct,and repay him for his deeds.
4 In the womb he supplanted his brother,and in his vigor he contended with a divine being;
5 He contended with an angel and prevailed,he wept and entreated him.At Bethel he met with him,and there he spoke with him.