They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek Jehovah; but they shall not find Him. He has withdrawn Himself from them.

Ephraim mixed himself among the peoples; Ephraim is a cake not turned.

For they have gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself. Ephraim has hired lovers.

Israel is a luxuriant vine; he brings out fruit to himself. According to the multitude of his fruit, he has increased the altars. They have made beautiful images according to the goodness of his land.