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8 "Ephraim mingles with the pagans, dissipating himself. Ephraim is half-baked.
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“Ephraim mixes with the nations; Ephraim is a flat loaf not turned over.
9 Strangers suck him dry but he doesn't even notice. His hair has turned gray - he doesn't notice.
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Foreigners sap his strength, but he does not realize it. His hair is sprinkled with gray, but he does not notice.
10 Bloated by arrogance, big as a house, Israel's a public disgrace. Israel lumbers along oblivious to God, despite all the signs, ignoring God.
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Israel’s arrogance testifies against him, but despite all this he does not return to the LORD his God or search for him.
11 "Ephraim is bird-brained, mindless, clueless, First chirping after Egypt, then fluttering after Assyria.
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“Ephraim is like a dove, easily deceived and senseless— now calling to Egypt, now turning to Assyria.
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