7 I would like to heal Israel.
    But when I try to, Ephraim’s sins
    are brought out into the open.
The crimes of Samaria
    are made known to everyone.
The people tell lies.
    They break into houses and steal.
    They rob others in the streets.
² But they do not realize
    that I remember all the evil things they do.
Their sins pile up and cover them.
    I am always aware of their sins.

³ “Their evil conduct even makes the king glad.
    Their lies make the princes happy.