The more they multiplied,
the more they sinned against Me.
I will change their honor into disgrace.

When Ephraim multiplied his altars for sin,
they became his altars for sinning.

Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces;
Judah has also multiplied fortified cities.
I will send fire on their cities,
and it will consume their citadels.

Ephraim chases the wind
and pursues the east wind.
He continually multiplies lies and violence.
He makes a covenant with Assyria,
and olive oil is carried to Egypt.