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when I would heal Israel,
the corruption of E′phraim is revealed,
    and the wicked deeds of Samar′ia;
for they deal falsely,
    the thief breaks in,
    and the bandits raid without.
But they do not consider
    that I remember all their evil works.
Now their deeds encompass them,
    they are before my face.
By their wickedness they make the king glad,
    and the princes by their treachery.

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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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