7
for they sowed blighted , and their destruction shall await them, a sheaf of corn that avails not to make meal; and even if it should produce it, strangers shall devour it.
8
Israel is swallowed up: now is he become among the nations as a worthless vessel.
9
For they have gone up to the Assyrians: Ephraim has been strengthened against himself; they loved gifts.
10
Therefore shall they be delivered to the nations: now I will receive them, and they shall cease a little to anoint a king and princes.
11
Because Ephraim has multiplied altars, beloved altars are become sins to him.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.