The King James Version Bible

Hosea 12:1-6

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

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

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