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8 "Ephraim mixes with the nations; Ephraim is a flat cake not turned over.
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8 "Ephraim mixes with the nations; Ephraim is a flat cake not turned over.
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9 Foreigners sap his strength, but he does not realize it. His hair is sprinkled with gray, but he does not notice.
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9 Foreigners sap his strength, but he does not realize it. His hair is sprinkled with gray, but he does not notice.
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10 Israel's arrogance testifies against him, but despite all this he does not return to the LORD his God or search for him.
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10 Israel's arrogance testifies against him, but despite all this he does not return to the LORD his God or search for him.
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11 "Ephraim is like a dove, easily deceived and senseless-- now calling to Egypt, now turning to Assyria.
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11 "Ephraim is like a dove, easily deceived and senseless-- now calling to Egypt, now turning to Assyria.
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