For Israel has behaved himself stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. Now LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place.

They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek LORD, but they shall not find him. He has withdrawn himself from them.

Ephraim, he mixes himself among the peoples. Ephraim is a cake not turned.

For they have gone up to Assyria [like] a wild donkey alone by himself. Ephraim has hired lovers.

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, but when he offended in Baal, he died.