4. I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love: and I will be to them as one that taketh off the yoke on their jaws: and I put his meat to him that he might eat.
5. He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king: because they would not be converted.
6. The sword hath begun in his cities, and it shall consume his chosen men, and shall devour their heads.
7. And my people shall long for my return: but a yoke shall be put upon them together, which shall not be taken off.
8. How shall I deal with thee, O Ephraim, shall I protect thee, O Israel? how shall I make thee as Adama, shall I set thee as Seboim? my heart is turned within me, my repentance is stirred up.