Jeremiah 31:20-22

International Standard Version

²⁰ “Is Ephraim my dear son?
    Is he a darling child?
Indeed, as often as I’ve spoken about him,
    I surely still remember him.
Therefore I deeply yearn for him.
    I’ll surely have great compassion on him,”
        declares the Lord.
²¹ Set up markers for yourselves.
    Erect signposts for yourselves.
Pay attention to the highway,
    to the road you traveled.
Return, virgin Israel,
    return to these cities of yours.
²² How long will you go this way and that,
    rebellious daughter?
Indeed, the Lord will create a new thing on the earth;
    a woman will protect^[a] a man.