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When I would heal Israel,
    the iniquity of Ephraim is revealed,
    and the wickedness of Samaria.
For they deal deceitfully;
    the thief breaks in;
    the robbers raid outside,
but they did not consider in their hearts
    that I remember all their wickedness.
Now their own deeds surround them;
    they are before My face.

Corrupt and Disloyal Politics

They make the king glad with their wickedness,
    and the princes with their lies.

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whenever I would heal Israel,
the sins of Ephraim are exposed
    and the crimes of Samaria revealed.(A)
They practice deceit,(B)
    thieves break into houses,(C)
    bandits rob in the streets;(D)
but they do not realize
    that I remember(E) all their evil deeds.(F)
Their sins engulf them;(G)
    they are always before me.

“They delight the king with their wickedness,
    the princes with their lies.(H)

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