4. I led them with cords of a man, with bonds of love, And I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws; And I bent down and fed them.
5. They will not return to the land of Egypt; But Assyria-he will be their king Because they refused to return to Me.
6. The sword will whirl against their cities, And will demolish their gate bars And consume them because of their counsels.
7. So My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call them to the One on high, None at all exalts Him.