1“Hear this, O priests!
2The rebels are deep in slaughter;
3I know all about Ephraim,5:3 That is, the northern kingdom of Israel; also in verses 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14
4Their deeds do not permit them
5Israel’s arrogance testifies against them;
6They go with their flocks and herds
7They have been unfaithful to the LORD;
8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah,
9Ephraim will be laid waste
10The princes of Judah
11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment,
12So I am like a moth to Ephraim,
13When Ephraim saw his sickness
14For I am like a lion to Ephraim
15Then I will return to My place