²³ A shrewd man* is covering knowledge,+ but the heart of the stupid ones is one that calls out foolishness.+

¹⁰ who have said to the ones seeing, ‘YOU must not see,’ and to the ones having visions, ‘YOU must not envision for us any straightforward things.+ Speak to us smooth* things; envision deceptive things.+

12 “E′phra·im is feeding on wind*+ and chasing after the east wind all day long.+ Lying and despoiling are what he multiplies.+ And a covenant with As·syr′i·a they conclude,+ and to Egypt oil itself is brought.