And pursues the east wind;
He daily increases lies and1 desolation.
bAlso they make a1 covenant with the Assyrians,
And coil is carried to Egypt.
And will punish Jacob according to his ways;
According to his deeds He will recompense him.
He wept, and sought favor from Him.
He found Him in aBethel,
And there He spoke to us—
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Hosea 12:1
Feedeth on wind - It is a proverbial speech; denoting his supporting himself with hopes, as unfit to sustain him as the wind is to feed us. Increaseth lies - By making new leagues, and fortifying himself with them, against the menaces of God by his prophets. Desolation - Which will only hasten and increase his desolation. Oil - Not common oil for trade, but rich and precious oils, to procure friendship there too.
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