20 Is (A)Ephraim My dear son?
Is he a delightful child?
Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him;
Therefore My [a](B)heart yearns for him;
I will certainly (C)have mercy on him,” declares the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 31:20 Lit inward parts

(A)How can I give you up, Ephraim?
How can I surrender you, Israel?
How can I [a]make you like (B)Admah?
How can I treat you like (C)Zeboiim?
My heart is turned over within Me,
[b]All My compassions are kindled.

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  1. Hosea 11:8 Lit give
  2. Hosea 11:8 Lit Together

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