10I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.
11Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception.
12Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them!
13I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter.
14Give them, O LORD—what will You give? Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that dry up!
15All their evil appears at Gilgal, for there I hated them. I will drive them from My house for the wickedness of their deeds. I will no longer love them; all their leaders are rebellious.
16Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.
17My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations.