12. My people take advice from a piece of wood,and their divining rod gives them predictions.A spirit of prostitution has led them astray;they have left God to follow other gods.
13. They offer sacrifices on mountaintops,and make entirely burned offerings on hills;they offer sacrifices under various green trees,because their shade is pleasant.Therefore, your daughters act like prostitutes,and your daughters-in-law commit adultery.
14. I will not punish your daughters because they act like prostitutes,nor your daughters-in-law because they commit adultery;for the men themselves visit prostitutes,and offer sacrifices with consecrated workers at temples;so now the people without sense must come to ruin.
15. Israel, even though you act like a prostitute,don’t let Judah become guilty.Don’t enter into Gilgal,or go up to Beth-aven,and don’t swear, "As the Lord lives."
16. Like a stubborn cow Israel is stubborn.Now the Lord will tend them,as the Lord tends a lamb in a pasture.
17. Ephraim is associated with idols—let him alone!
18. Though they have stopped drinking,they continue to behave like prostitutes;indeed, they “love”; shame is their pride.
19. The wind has wrapped her in its wings;they will be ashamed of their sacrifices.