Hosea 11:12
Ephraim surrounds Me with lies,
What it says
Ephraim surrounds God with lies and Israel with deceit, while Judah's condition before the Holy One remains unsettled.
What it is doing
This verse closes the chapter by reminding the reader that present unfaithfulness still stands exposed.
In context
8How could I give you up, O Ephraim? 9I will not execute the full fury of My anger; 10They will walk after the LORD; 11They will come trembling like birds from Egypt 12Ephraim surrounds Me with lies,