^{9 Ref} Strangers have devoured his strength, And he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, And he doesn't realize it.

^{10 Ref} The pride of Israel testifies to his face; Yet they haven't returned to Yahweh their God, Nor sought him, for all this.

^{11 Ref} "Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.

^{12 Ref} When they go, I will spread my net on them. I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will chastise them, as their congregation has heard.

^{13 Ref} Woe to them! For they have wandered from me. Destruction to them! For they have trespassed against me. Though I would redeem them, Yet they have spoken lies against me.

^{14 Ref} They haven't cried to me with their heart, But they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.

^{15 Ref} Though I have taught and strengthened their arms, Yet they plot evil against me.

^{16 Ref} They return, but not to the Most High. They are like a faulty bow. Their princes will fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue. This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.