9. And it came to pass through her judging her whoredom to be a light thing that the land became defiled and committed adultery with stones and with stocks.
10. And yet for all this her rebellious sister Judah has never turned unto me with her whole heart, but untruthfully, said the Lord.
11. And the Lord said unto me, The rebellious Israel has justified her soul in comparison to the treacherous Judah.
12. Go and proclaim these words toward the north wind and say, Return, thou rebellious Israel, said the Lord and I will not cause my anger to fall upon you; for I am merciful, said the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.
13. Only acknowledge thine iniquity that thou hast rebelled against the Lord thy God and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not heard my voice, said the Lord.
14. Turn, O rebellious sons, said the Lord; for I am your Lord, and I will take you one of a city and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: