1. Ephrayim is feeding on wind, and pursuing an east wind. All the day he increases falsehood and ruin. And they make a covenant with Ashshur, and oil is sent to Mitsrayim.
2. And יהוה has a controversy with Yehuḏah, to punish Ya‛aqoḇ according to his ways, to repay him according to his deeds.
3. He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he strove with Elohim.
4. He strove with the Messenger and overcame, he wept and sought His favour. He found Him in Bĕyth Ěl, and there He spoke to us –
5. even יהוה Elohim of hosts, יהוה is His remembrance.
6. Therefore, return to your Elohim. Guard kindness and right-ruling, and wait on your Elohim continually.
7. A merchant! In his hand are scales of deceit, he loved to oppress.