Hosea 12:1-6 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

1. Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

2. The LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds will he recompense him.

3. He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

4. Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us;

5. Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial name.

6. Therefore turn you to your God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on your God continually.

Hosea 12