Hosea 14:1-3

The Voice

14 Return, Israel, to the Eternal, your True God.
    You’ve stumbled because of your wickedness.
² Think about what to say, and come back to the Eternal One.
    Say to Him, “Forgive all our sins, and take us back again.
Bring us into Your good grace so we can offer You praise and sacrifice,
    the fruit of our lips.
³ We admit that Assyria can’t save us, nor can riding horses and chariots into battle.
    We’ll never again say to idols made with our own hands, ‘You’re our gods!’
We know You’re merciful because You take care of orphans.”