13 When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, and thus sealed their destruction. 2 Now they continue to sin by making silver idols, “and kiss the calf idols!” 3 Therefore, they will disappear like the morning mist, like smoke from a chimney. 4 “I have been the LORD your God for there is no other savior. 5 I took care of you in the wilderness, in that dry and thirsty land. 6 But when you had eaten and were satisfied, you became proud and forgot me. 7 So now I will attack you like a lion, like a leopard that lurks along the road. 8 Like a bear whose cubs have been taken away, and mangle you like a wild animal. 9 “You are about to be destroyed, O Israel— yes, by me, your only helper. 10 Now where is your king? the king and the officials you demanded of me? 11 In my anger I gave you kings, and in my fury I took them away. 12 “Ephraim’s guilt has been collected, and his sin has been stored up for punishment. 13 Pain has come to the people but they stay in the womb! 14 “Should I ransom them from the grave? For I will not take pity on them. 15 Ephraim was the most fruitful of all his brothers, will be plundered and carried away. 16 The people of Samaria their pregnant women ripped open by swords.”