The poor will graze in my pastures; the needy will rest securely. But I will kill your root by famine; it will put to death all your survivors.

“I will send my terror before you, and I will destroy all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.

Ephraim will be struck down – their root will be dried up; they will not yield any fruit. Even if they do bear children, I will kill their precious offspring.