9. My people will return weeping,praying as I lead them back.I will guide them to streams of water,on a smooth road where they will not stumble.I am like a father to Israel,and Ephraim is my eldest son.”
10. The Lord says,“Nations, listen to me,and proclaim my words on the far-off shores.I scattered my people, but I will gather themand guard them as a shepherd guards his flock.
11. I have set Israel's people freeand have saved them from a mighty nation.