⁵ Israel’s arrogance testifies^(A) against them;
    the Israelites, even Ephraim, stumble^(B) in their sin;
    Judah also stumbles with them.^(C)

⁹ Ephraim will be laid waste^(A)
    on the day of reckoning.^(B)
Among the tribes of Israel
    I proclaim what is certain.^(C)

¹¹ Ephraim is oppressed,
    trampled in judgment,
    intent on pursuing idols.^[a](A)

¹² I am like a moth^(A) to Ephraim,
    like rot^(B) to the people of Judah.

¹³ “When Ephraim^(A) saw his sickness,
    and Judah his sores,
then Ephraim turned to Assyria,^(B)
    and sent to the great king for help.^(C)
But he is not able to cure^(D) you,
    not able to heal your sores.^(E)

¹⁴ For I will be like a lion^(A) to Ephraim,
    like a great lion to Judah.
I will tear them to pieces^(B) and go away;
    I will carry them off, with no one to rescue them.^(C)