7. My people have made up their minds to turn away from me. Even if they call out to me, I will certainly not honor them. I am the Most High God."
8. The Lord continues, "People of Ephraim, how can I give you up? Israel, how can I hand you over to your enemies? Can I destroy you as I did the town of Admah? Can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is stirred inside me. It is filled with pity for you.
9. My anger will not burn against you anymore. I will not completely destroy you. After all, I am God. I am not a mere man. I am the Holy One among you. My burning anger will not come against you.
10. I will roar like a lion against my enemies. You will follow me. When I roar, my children will come home trembling with fear. You will return from the west.
11. You will come trembling like birds from Egypt. You will return like doves from Assyria. I will settle you again in your homes," announces the Lord.