Jeremias 31

9 They will weep and pray

as I bring them home.

I will lead them

to streams of water.

They will walk on a level*31.9 level: Or "straight." road

and not stumble.

I am a father to Israel,*31.9 Israel: The Hebrew text also has "Ephraim," the leading tribe of the northern kingdom of Israel, which sometimes stands for the whole northern kingdom.

my favorite children.