4. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them.
5. “Will they not return to Egypt and will not Assyria rule over them because they refuse to repent?
6. A sword will flash in their cities; it will devour their false prophets and put an end to their plans.
7. My people are determined to turn from me. Even though they call me God Most High, I will by no means exalt them.