1 Ephrayim is feeding on wind, and pursuing an east wind. All the day he increases falsehood and ruin. And they make a covenant with Ashshur, and oil is sent to Mitsrayim.
2 And יהוה has a controversy with Yehuḏah, to punish Ya‛aqoḇ according to his ways, to repay him according to his deeds.
3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he strove with Elohim.
4 He strove with the Messenger and overcame, he wept and sought His favour. He found Him in Bĕyth Ěl, and there He spoke to us –
5 even יהוה Elohim of hosts, יהוה is His remembrance.
6 Therefore, return to your Elohim. Guard kindness and right-ruling, and wait on your Elohim continually.
7 A merchant! In his hand are scales of deceit, he loved to oppress.