¹⁶ Ephraim^(A) is blighted,
    their root is withered,
    they yield no fruit.^(B)
Even if they bear children,
    I will slay^(C) their cherished offspring.”

¹⁷ My God will reject^(D) them
    because they have not obeyed^(E) him;
    they will be wanderers among the nations.^(F)