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8 Ephraim mixes himself with the peoples; Ephraim is a cake not turned.
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“Ephraim mixes with the nations; Ephraim is a flat loaf not turned over.
9 Foreigners devour his strength, but he does not know it; gray hairs are sprinkled upon him, but he does not know it.
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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 Israel's pride testifies against him; yet they do not return to the Lord their God, or seek him, for all this.
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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 has become like a dove, silly and without sense; they call upon Egypt, they go to 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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