9. And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that the land was polluted, and she committed adultery with stones and with stocks.
10. And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not returned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the Lord.
11. And the Lord said unto me, Backsliding Israel hath shewn herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
12. Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; I will not look in anger upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, I will not keep anger for ever.