1. Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt.
2. Therefore there is a judgment of the Lord with Juda, and a visitation for Jacob: he will render to him according to his ways, and according to his devices.
3. In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.
4. And he prevailed over the angel, and was strengthened: he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us.
5. Even the Lord the God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.
6. Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and hope in thy God always.