¹⁶ When your words came, I ate^(A) them;
    they were my joy and my heart’s delight,^(B)
for I bear your name,^(C)
    Lord God Almighty.

“If you repent, I will restore you
    that you may serve^(A) me;
if you utter worthy, not worthless, words,
    you will be my spokesman.^(B)
Let this people turn to you,
    but you must not turn to them.