1. The Lord says, “People of Israel, if you want to turn, then turn back to me. If you are faithful to me and remove the idols I hate,
2. it will be right for you to swear by my name. Then all the nations will ask me to bless them, and they will praise me.”
3. The Lord says to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, “Plough up your unploughed fields; do not sow your seeds among thorns.
4. Keep your covenant with me, your Lord, and dedicate yourselves to me, you people of Judah and Jerusalem. If you don't, my anger will burn like fire because of the evil things you have done. It will burn, and there will be no one to put it out.”
5. Blow the trumpet throughout the land!Shout loud and clear!Tell the people of Judah and Jerusalemto run to the fortified cities.