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4 |I will correct their apostasy, loving them freely, since my anger will have turned away from them. 5 I will be like the dew to Israel; Israel will blossom like a lily, growing roots like the cedars of Lebanon. 6 Israel's branches will spread out, and its beauty will be like an olive tree, with its scent like that of Lebanon. 7 Those who live under its protection will surely return. Their grain will flourish; they will blossom like a vine, and Israel's scent will be like wine from Lebanon. 8 |Ephraim, what have I in common with idols? I have listened and will pay attention to him. I am like a flourishing cypress; in me will your fruit be found.| 9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them. Hosea 14:4-9, Intl. Standard Version. Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation.
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