1. When I would heal Israel,the evil acts of Ephraim are exposed,and the wicked deeds of Samaria;for they deceive and steal,a thief breaks in;a group of bandits raid outside.
2. But they don’t consider within their heartsthat I remember all their wickedness.Now their deeds show who they are,right in front of my face.
3. By their wickedness they make the king glad,and give joy to the officials with their lies.
4. They all act like adulterers;they are like a heated oven,whose baker doesn’t need to stoke the fire,from the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.