⁸ “Ephraim mixes^(A) with the nations;
    Ephraim is a flat loaf not turned over.
⁹ Foreigners sap his strength,^(B)
    but he does not realize it.
His hair is sprinkled with gray,
    but he does not notice.
¹⁰ Israel’s arrogance testifies against him,^(C)
    but despite all this
he does not return^(D) to the Lord his God
    or search^(E) for him.

¹¹ “Ephraim is like a dove,^(F)
    easily deceived and senseless—
now calling to Egypt,^(G)
    now turning to Assyria.^(H)