⁶ A sword^(A) will flash in their cities;
    it will devour^(B) their false prophets
    and put an end to their plans.
⁷ My people are determined to turn^(C) from me.^(D)
    Even though they call me God Most High,
    I will by no means exalt them.

⁸ “How can I give you up,^(E) Ephraim?^(F)
    How can I hand you over, Israel?
How can I treat you like Admah?
    How can I make you like Zeboyim?^(G)
My heart is changed within me;
    all my compassion^(H) is aroused.^(I)