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10 Israel’s pride speaks against him, yet they do not return to the Lord their God. Even for all this, they do not look for Him. 11 Ephraim is like a foolish dove that is not able to think. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria. 12 When they go, I will spread My net over them. I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will punish them for the sinful things they have done.

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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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