1When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
2When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
3And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.13.2 they sin…: Heb. they add to sin13.2 the men…: or, the sacrificers of men
4And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.13.2 they sin…: Heb. they add to sin13.2 the men…: or, the sacrificers of men
5Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.
6Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.
7Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.
8Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.
9¶ I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.13.5 great…: Heb. droughts
10¶ I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.13.5 great…: Heb. droughts
11According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.
12According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.
13Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:
14Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:
15I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.13.8 wild…: Heb. beast of the field
16I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.13.8 wild…: Heb. beast of the field
17¶ O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.13.9 is…: Heb. in thy help
18¶ O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.13.9 is…: Heb. in thy help
19I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?13.10 I will…: rather, Where is thy king?
20I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?13.10 I will…: rather, Where is thy king?
21I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
22I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
23The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid.
24The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid.
25The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.13.13 long: Heb. a time
26The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.13.13 long: Heb. a time
27I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.13.14 power: Heb. hand
28I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.13.14 power: Heb. hand
29¶ Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.13.15 pleasant…: Heb. vessels of desire
30¶ Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.13.15 pleasant…: Heb. vessels of desire
31Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.
32Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.