1When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died. Many Bible Versions
2And 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. Many Bible Versions
3Therefore 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. Many Bible Versions
4Yet 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. Many Bible Versions
5I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought. Many Bible Versions
6According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me. Many Bible Versions
7Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them: Many Bible Versions
8I 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. Many Bible Versions
9O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help. Many Bible Versions
10I 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? Many Bible Versions
11I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath. Many Bible Versions
12The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid. Many Bible Versions
13The 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. Many Bible Versions
14I 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. Many Bible Versions
15Though 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. Many Bible Versions
16Samaria 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. Many Bible Versions