Hos 11
1
When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.
2
The more they called them, the more they went from them; they sacrificed unto the
Baalim, and offered to graven images.
3
And I, I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that
I healed them.
4
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that
take off the yoke on their jaws, and I fed them gently.
5
He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because
they refused to return.
6
And the sword shall fall upon his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour them,
because of their own counsels.
7
And My people are in suspense about returning to Me; and though they call them upwards,
none at all will lift himself up.
8
How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I surrender thee, Israel? How shall I
make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? My heart is turned within Me,
My compassions are kindled together.
9
I will not execute the fierceness of Mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim;
for I am God, and not man, the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come
in fury.
10
They shall walk after the LORD, who shall roar like a lion; for He shall roar, and
the children shall come trembling from the west.
11
They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of
Assyria; and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith the LORD.
12
Ephraim compasseth Me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; and Judah
is yet wayward towards God, and towards the Holy One who is faithful.