^{11 Ref} Ephraim `is' as a fowl, Fly away doth their honour, without birth, And without womb, and without conception.

^{12 Ref} For though they nourish their sons, I have made them childless -- without man, Surely also, wo to them, when I turn aside from them.

^{13 Ref} Ephraim! when I have looked to the rock, Is planted in comeliness, And Ephraim `is' to bring out unto a slayer his sons.

^{14 Ref} Give to them, Jehovah -- what dost Thou give? Give to them miscarrying womb, and dry breasts.