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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Hosea 12:1
1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.