I have taught them, and defended their army, yet do they imagine mischief against me.

What great things have I given thee, O Ephraim? How faithfully have I defended thee, O Israel? Have I dealt with thee as with Adam? Or have I entreated thee like Zeboim? No, my heart is otherwise minded. Yea, my mercy is to fervent:

had not I defended him from the grave, and delivered him from death. O death, I will be thy death: O hell, I will be thy sting.