10. I spoke to the prophets;it was I who multiplied visions,and through the prophets gave parables.
11. If there is iniquity in Gilead,they shall surely come to nothing: in Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; their altars also are like stone heaps on the furrows of the field.
12. Jacob fled to the land of Aram;there Israel served for a wife,and for a wife he guarded sheep.
13. By a prophet the Lord brought Israel up from Egypt,and by a prophet he was guarded.
14. Ephraim has given bitter provocation;so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him and will repay him for his disgraceful deeds.