2 Ephraim is grazing on wind and pursuing the east wind. All day he multiplies lies and ruin: making a pact with Assyria, while carrying oil to Egypt.
3 Adonai also has a dispute with Judah: He will punish Jacob for his ways, repaying him for his deeds.
4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he strove with God.
5 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won; he wept and sought his favor. At Bethel he will find us, and there He will speak with us.
6 Even Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot— Adonai is His memorial-Name.
7 So you should return to your God, keep covenant loyalty and justice, and wait for your God continually.
8 A merchant loves to extort, with deceptive balances in his hand.