20 But like a woman unfaithful to her husband,
    so you, Israel, have been unfaithful(A) to me,”
declares the Lord.

21 A cry is heard on the barren heights,(B)
    the weeping(C) and pleading of the people of Israel,
because they have perverted their ways
    and have forgotten(D) the Lord their God.

22 “Return,(E) faithless people;
    I will cure(F) you of backsliding.”(G)

“Yes, we will come to you,
    for you are the Lord our God.

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20 Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the Lord.

21 A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the Lord their God.

22 Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God.

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