4 At Peniel he struggled with the angel and won. He sobbed and begged for his blessing. God also met with him at Bethel. He talked with him there.
5 He is the Lord God who rules over all. He wants us to remember that his name is The Lord.
6 People of Jacob, you must return to your God. You must hold on to love and do what is fair. You must trust in your God always.
7 You are like a trader who uses dishonest scales. You love to cheat others.
8 People of Ephraim, you brag, "We are very rich. We've become wealthy. And no one can prove we sinned to gain all of this wealth."
9 The Lord says, "I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt. But I will make you live in tents again. That is what you did when you celebrated the Feast of Booths in the desert.
10 I spoke to the prophets. They saw many visions. I gave you warnings through them."