New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Hosea 11
12 Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful.
Hosea 12
1 Ephraim feeds on wind, And pursues the east wind continually; He multiplies lies and violence. Moreover, he makes a covenant with Assyria, And oil is carried to Egypt.
2 The Lord also has a dispute with Judah, And will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds.
3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his maturity he contended with God.
4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. He found Him at Bethel And there He spoke with us,
5 Even the Lord, the God of hosts, The Lord is His name.
6 Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually.
7 A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress.
8 And Ephraim said, "Surely I have become rich, I have found wealth for myself; In all my labors they will find in me No iniquity, which would be sin."
9 But I have been the Lord your God since the land of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, As in the days of the appointed festival.
10 I have also spoken to the prophets, And I gave numerous visions, And through the prophets I gave parables.
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