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10 The arrogance of Israel bears witness against him;
    yet they do not return to the Lord, their God,
    nor seek him, despite all this.(A)
11 Ephraim is like a dove,
    silly and senseless;
They call upon Egypt,
    they go to Assyria.
12 When they go I will spread my net around them,
    like birds in the air I will bring them down.(B)
    I will chastise them when I hear of their assembly.

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10 Israel’s arrogance testifies against him,(A)
    but despite all this
he does not return(B) to the Lord his God
    or search(C) for him.

11 “Ephraim is like a dove,(D)
    easily deceived and senseless—
now calling to Egypt,(E)
    now turning to Assyria.(F)
12 When they go, I will throw my net(G) over them;
    I will pull them down like the birds in the sky.
When I hear them flocking together,
    I will catch them.

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