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11 Then Adonai said to me, “Backsliding Israel has proved herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah. 12 Go! Proclaim these words toward the north, saying:

“Return backsliding Israel,” says Adonai.
    “I will no longer frown on you,
        for I am merciful,” says Adonai.
    “I will not keep a grudge forever.
13 Only acknowledge your iniquity.
For you sinned against Adonai your God
    and scattered your favors to foreign gods
        under every green tree.
    You have not obeyed My voice.”
It is a declaration of Adonai.

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