⁴ I loved them and I was kind to them.
I led them as their guide.
I gave them rest from their hard work.
I bent down to feed them.
⁵ But they refuse to turn back to me.
So they must return to Egypt.
Assyria will rule over them.
⁶ War will come to their cities.
Enemies will break down the strong city gates.
War will destroy my people and all their wicked ideas.