They feed on the sin offerings of my people; their appetites long for their iniquity!

Threshing floors and wine vats will not feed the people, and new wine only deceives them.

They will not remain in the Lord's land. Ephraim will return to Egypt; they will eat ritually unclean food in Assyria.

I led them with leather cords, with leather ropes; I lifted the yoke from their neck, and gently fed them.

When they were fed, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; as a result, they forgot me!