Ephraim will be ruined in the day of judgment! What I am declaring to the tribes of Israel will certainly take place!

When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.

O Israel, you have sinned since the time of Gibeah, and there you have remained. Did not war overtake the evildoers in Gibeah?

The arrogance of Israel testifies against it; Israel and Ephraim will be overthrown because of their iniquity. Even Judah will be brought down with them.

Even though he flourishes like a reed plant, a scorching east wind will come, a wind from the Lord rising up from the desert. As a result, his spring will dry up; his well will become dry. That wind will spoil all his delightful foods in the containers in his storehouse.