I myself taught Israel how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn’t know or even care that it was I who took care of him.

I took care of you in the wilderness, in that dry and thirsty land.

“O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.”

Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.