When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury.

"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.

"Because they went over to Assyria, they are like a wild donkey alone by itself. Ephraim has hired some lovers.

They will not live in the LORD's land Ephraim will return to Egypt, and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.

Indeed, that glory will be carried to Assyria it will become a present for an avenging king. Ephraim will be disgraced, and Israel will become ashamed of its decision.

Trembling like a bird, they will come out of Egypt, and as a dove from the land of Assyria; and I will settle them in their houses," declares the LORD.

Assyria won't save us; we won't be riding on horses, Nor will we be saying anymore to the work of our hands, "You are our God." Indeed, in you the orphan finds mercy.'