There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

My people will live in peaceful settlements, in secure homes, and in safe, quiet places.

The dry soil will become a pool of water, the parched ground springs of water. Where jackals once lived and sprawled out, grass, reeds, and papyrus will grow.

Just as lion cubs are born predators, so Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter.

In a good pasture I will feed them; the mountain heights of Israel will be their pasture. There they will lie down in a lush pasture, and they will feed on rich grass on the mountains of Israel.