^12 [a] Ephraim ^(A)has surrounded me with lies,
    and the house of Israel with deceit,
but Judah still walks with God
    and is faithful to the Holy One.

12 Ephraim feeds on the wind
    and pursues ^(A)the east wind all day long;
they multiply ^(B)falsehood and violence;
    ^(C)they make a covenant with Assyria,
    and ^(D)oil is carried to Egypt.

¹² Your^[a] rich men are ^(A)full of violence;
    your inhabitants ^(B)speak lies,
    and ^(C)their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.