Add parallel Print Page Options

11 Ephraim is a well-trained calf(A)
that loves to thresh,
but I will place a yoke on[a] her fine neck.(B)
I will harness Ephraim;(C)
Judah will plough;
Jacob will do the final ploughing.
12 Sow righteousness for yourselves(D)
and reap faithful love;
break up your unploughed ground.(E)
It is time to seek the Lord(F)
until he comes(G) and sends righteousness
on you like the rain.(H)

13 You have ploughed wickedness and reaped injustice;(I)
you have eaten the fruit of lies.(J)
Because you have trusted in your own way[b]
and in your large number of soldiers,(K)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 10:11 Lit will pass over
  2. 10:13 LXX reads your chariots