1 Turn Israel unto the LORD thy God: For thou art fallen for thy wickednesses' sake.
2 Take words with you and turn unto the Lord. And say unto him, "Remit all wickedness and given things, and we will pay thee openly
3 Assyria shall not save us, neither will we ride on horses: neither will we say to the works of our own hands, 'Ye are our Gods,' for thou hast compassion on the friendless.
4 I will heal their obedience and will love them of mine own accord: for my wrath is ceased from them.
5 I will be as dew to Israel, and he shall flourish as a lily, and stretch out his roots as Lebanon.
6 His branches shall run out, and as an olive tree shall his glory be, and his savour as Lebanon.
7 They that shall turn and sit in his shadow, shall live with corn, and flourish as vines. His renown shall be as the wine of Lebanon.
8 Ephraim, what have ye any more to do with idols? I have healed him and looked on him. I will be as a great fir tree, and of me shall thy fruit be found.