The Lord’s First Lament
4 What am I going to do with you, Ephraim? 6:4 Hs 7:1; 11:8
What am I going to do with you, Judah?
Your love is like the morning mist 6:4 Ps 78:34–37
and like the early dew that vanishes.
6 For I desire faithful love and not sacrifice,
the knowledge of God 6:6 Hs 4:1 rather than burnt offerings. 6:6 Mt 9:13; 12:7