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Strangers have devoured his strength,
    but he does not realize it.
    There are gray hairs on his head,
    but he does not realize it.
10 The arrogance of Israel testifies against him,
    yet they have not returned to the Lord their God,
    and they have not sought him, despite all this.

Israel’s Instability

11 Ephraim is like a gullible dove, without sense.
    They call to Egypt.
    Then they appeal to Assyria.

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Foreigners sap his strength,(A)
    but he does not realize it.
His hair is sprinkled with gray,
    but he does not notice.
10 Israel’s arrogance testifies against him,(B)
    but despite all this
he does not return(C) to the Lord his God
    or search(D) for him.

11 “Ephraim is like a dove,(E)
    easily deceived and senseless—
now calling to Egypt,(F)
    now turning to Assyria.(G)

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