10. They will eat, but not be satisfied;they will engage in prostitution, but not increase in numbers;because they have abandoned the Lordby pursuing other gods.
11. Old and new wine take away the understanding of my people.
12. They consult their wooden idols, and their diviner’s staff answers with an oracle.The wind of prostitution blows them astray;they commit spiritual adultery against their God.
13. They sacrifice on the mountaintops, and burn offerings on the hills;they sacrifice under oak, poplar, and terebinth,because their shade is so pleasant.As a result, your daughters have become cult prostitutes,and your daughters-in-law commit adultery!
14. I will not punish your daughters when they commit prostitution,nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery.For the men consort with harlots, they sacrifice with temple prostitutes.It is true: “A people that lacks understanding will come to ruin!”
15. Although you, O Israel, commit adultery,do not let Judah become guilty!Do not journey to Gilgal! Do not go up to Beth Aven!Do not swear, “As surely as the Lord lives!”
16. Israel has rebelled like a stubborn heifer!Soon the Lord will put them out to pasturelike a lamb in a broad field!
17. Ephraim has attached himself to idols;Do not go near him!
18. They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution;they dearly love their shameful behavior.
19. A whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings;they will be brought to shame because of their idolatrous worship.