1. "At that time," declares the Lord, "I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people."
2. Thus says the Lord, "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness- Israel, when it went to find its rest."
3. The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
4. "Again I will build you and you will be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! Again you will take up your tambourines, And go forth to the dances of the merrymakers.
5. "Again you will plant vineyards On the hills of Samaria; The planters will plant And will enjoy them.