The pride of Israel testifies to his face; Yet they haven't returned to Yahweh their God, Nor sought him, for all this.
      IV. They were infatuated in their counsels, and took very wrong methods when they were in distress (Hosea 7:11; Hosea 7:12): Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart. To be harmless as a dove, without gall, and not to hurt or injure others, is commendable; but to be sottish as a dove, without heart, that knows not how to defend herself and provide for her own safety, is a shame.