21. A voice is heard on the well-traveled paths;it’s the crying and pleading of the people of Israel,who have lost their wayand forgotten the Lord their God.
22. Return, rebellious children,and I will heal your rebellion."Here we are; we come to you,for you are the Lord our God.
23. Surely what happens on the hills is a waste,as is the uproar on the mountains.Only in the Lord our Godis the salvation of Israel.
24. From our youth, shame has devouredthe fruit of our parents’ labor—their flocks and herds,as well as their sons and daughters.