11 Ephraim is oppressed,
    trampled in judgment,
    intent on pursuing idols.[a]
12 I am like a moth to Ephraim,
    like rot to the people of Judah.

13 ‘When Ephraim saw his sickness,
    and Judah his sores,
then Ephraim turned to Assyria,
    and sent to the great king for help.
But he is not able to cure you,
    not able to heal your sores.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:11 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.