5. “The Israelites will become captives again, as they were in Egypt,and Assyria will become their king,because they refuse to turn back to God.
6. War will sweep through their citiesand will destroy themand kill them because of their wicked plans.
7. My people have made up their mindsto turn away from me.The prophets call them to turn to me,but none of them honors me at all.
8. “Israel, how can I give you up?How can I give you away, Israel?I don’t want to make you like Admahor treat you like Zeboiim.My heart beats for you,and my love for you stirs up my pity.
9. I won’t punish you in my anger,and I won’t destroy Israel again.I am God and not a human;I am the Holy One, and I am among you.I will not come against you in anger.