2. a pit dug deep in Shittim.Now I will discipline them all.
3. I know Ephraim,and Israel is not hidden from me:Now, Ephraim, you have practiced prostitution,Israel is defiled.
4. Their deeds do not allow themto return to their God;For the spirit of prostitution is in them,and they do not know the Lord.
5. The arrogance of Israel bears witness against him;Israel and Ephraim stumble because of their iniquity,and Judah stumbles with them.
6. With their flocks and herds they will goto seek the Lord, but will not find him;he has withdrawn from them.