I led them with cords of human kindness,
    with ties of love.(A)
To them I was like one who lifts
    a little child to the cheek,
    and I bent down to feed(B) them.(C)

“Will they not return to Egypt(D)
    and will not Assyria(E) rule over them
    because they refuse to repent?(F)
A sword(G) will flash in their cities;
    it will devour(H) their false prophets
    and put an end to their plans.

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