1. The Lord says, “The time is coming when I will be the God of all the tribes of Israel, and they will be my people.
2. In the desert I showed mercy to those people who had escaped death. When the people of Israel longed for rest,
3. I appeared to them from far away. People of Israel, I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love.
4. Once again I will rebuild you. Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance joyfully.
5. Once again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria, and those who plant them will eat what the vineyards produce.
6. Yes, the time is coming when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Let's go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’ ”