1. Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2. Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
3. In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
4. yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him at Beth-el, and there he spake with us,
5. even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name.
6. Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.