Hosea 12:1-10

1. 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

2. 2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

3. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

4. 4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;

5. 5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.

6. 6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.

7. 7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

8. 8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.

9. 9 And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.

10. 10 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.

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