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17 Ephraim is joined to idols—
    let him alone.
18 When their drinking is ended, they indulge in sexual orgies;
    they love lewdness more than their glory.[a](A)
19 A wind has wrapped them[b] in its wings,
    and they shall be ashamed because of their altars.[c](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 4.18 Cn Compare Gk: Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. 4.19 Heb her
  3. 4.19 Gk Syr: Heb sacrifices

17 Ephraim is joined to idols;
    leave him alone!
18 Even when their drinks are gone,
    they continue their prostitution;
    their rulers dearly love shameful ways.
19 A whirlwind(A) will sweep them away,
    and their sacrifices will bring them shame.(B)

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