Hosea the prophet is speaking.

## Ephraim feeds on the wind ##

To feed on wind is useless. (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## and follows after the east wind ##

The east wind was very destructive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## They make a covenant with Assyria and carry olive oil to Egypt ##