And I will put her as seed in the earth, and I will have mercy on her to whom no mercy was given; and I will say to those who were not my people, You are my people, and they will say, My God.

Even while they were increasing in number they were sinning against me; I will let their glory be changed into shame.

But like a man, they have gone against the agreement; there they were false to me.

But I was guiding Ephraim's footsteps; I took them up in my arms, but they were not conscious that I was ready to make them well.

When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind.