Jeremiah 31:19-21

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¹⁹ Indeed, after I turned away, then I repented.
    And after I came to understand,
        I slapped my forehead.^[a]
I was both ashamed and humiliated
    because I bear the disgrace of my youth.’”

²⁰ “Is Ephraim my dear son?
    Is he a darling child?
Indeed, as often as I’ve spoken about him,
    I surely still remember him.
Therefore I deeply yearn for him.
    I’ll surely have great compassion on him,”
        declares the Lord.
²¹ Set up markers for yourselves.
    Erect signposts for yourselves.
Pay attention to the highway,
    to the road you traveled.
Return, virgin Israel,
    return to these cities of yours.