2. Yahweh has a quarrel with Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
3. In the womb he deceived his brother, and in his manhood he struggled with God.
4. He struggled with the angel and prevailed; he pleaded for his mercy. He met him at Bethel, and there he spoke with him.
5. Yahweh the God of hosts, Yahweh is his renowned name!
6. But you, you must return to your God; keep love and justice, and wait continually for your God.
7. The trader, in his hand are scales of deceit; he loves to oppress.
8. And Ephraim said, “Surely, I am rich, I gained wealth for myself; in all my toil they have not found guilt in me that is sin.