They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.

Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.

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

Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit to himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath multiplied the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

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