<t /><p class="poetry">Ephraim has been like a dove,p> <p class="poetry">easily deceived and lacking discernment.p> <p class="poetry">They called to Egypt for help;p> <p class="poetry">they turned to Assyria for protection.p>

<p class="poetry">They will return in fear and trembling<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">like birds from Egypt,p> <p class="poetry">like doves from Assyria,p> <p class="poetry">and I will settle them in their homes,&#8221; declares the <sc>Lordsc>.p>