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1 EPHRAIM feeds on wind and follows after the tempest all the day long; they have multiplied lies and prey; they have made a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The LORD has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; and according to his devices will he recompense him. 3 In the womb he deceived his brother, and by his might he became great in the presence of God; 4 Yea, he prevailed over the angel, he made supplication to him; he found him in Beth-el, and there he spoke with him. 5 Even the LORD the God of hosts has remembered him. 6 Therefore return to your God; keep mercy and justice, and wait for your God continually. 7 The balances of deceit are in the hand of Canaan, he loves to oppress. 8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found grief; but all my labors will not be enough to rid me of the sin which I have sinned. Hosea 12:1-8, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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