Holy Scripture
Hosea 5:11
A church father on this verse
“"Ephraim endures slander, broken in judgement, because he started to follow after filth." LXX: "Ephraim oppressed his adversary, trampled justice, because he began to pursue vain things." If Ephraim is wicked, and because of his wickedness he will be destroyed, how can it now be said: "Ephraim endures slander, broken…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11Ephraim altogether prevailed against his adversary, he trod judgment under foot, for he began to go after vanities.
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In context
9Ephraim has come to nought in the days of reproof: in the tribes of Israel I have shown faithful dealings.
10The princes of Judah became as they that removed the bounds: I will pour out upon them my fury as water.
— Hosea 5:11 —
12Therefore I will be as consternation to Ephraim, and as a goad to the house of Judah.
13And Ephraim saw his disease, and Judah his pain; then Ephraim went to the Assyrians, and sent ambassadors to King Jarim: but he could not heal you, and your pain shall in nowise cease from you.