1When Israel was a youth, I loved him; out of Egypt I called my son;
2but the more I called, the farther they went from me; they must needs sacrifice to the baalim and burn offerings to images.
3It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I who took them in my arms; but they did not know that
4I secured them with reins and led them with bonds of love, that I lifted them like a little child to my cheek, that I bent down to feed them.
5Back they will go to Egypt, the Assyrian will be their king; for they have refused to return to me.
6The sword will be brandished in their cities and it will make an end of their priests and devour them because of their scheming.
7My people are bent on rebellion, but though they call in unison to Baal he will not lift them up.
8How can I hand you over, Ephraim, how can I surrender you, Israel? How can I make you like Admah or treat you as Zeboyim? A change of heart moves me, tenderness kindles within me.
9I am not going to let loose my fury, I shall not turn and destroy Ephraim, for I am God, not a mortal; I am the Holy One in your midst. I shall not come with threats.
10They will follow the LORD who roars like a lion, and when he roars, his sons will speed out of the west.
11They will come speedily like birds out of Egypt, like pigeons from Assyria, and I shall settle them in their own homes. This is the word of the LORD.
12The treachery of Ephraim encompasses me, as does the deceit of the house of Israel; and Judah is still restive under God, still loyal to the idols he counts holy.
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