15. Israel, even though you act like a prostitute,don’t let Judah become guilty.Don’t enter into Gilgal,or go up to Beth-aven,and don’t swear, "As the Lord lives."
16. Like a stubborn cow Israel is stubborn.Now the Lord will tend them,as the Lord tends a lamb in a pasture.
17. Ephraim is associated with idols—let him alone!