²⁰ Is not Ephraim my dear son,
    the child^(A) in whom I delight?
Though I often speak against him,
    I still remember^(B) him.
Therefore my heart yearns for him;
    I have great compassion^(C) for him,”
declares the Lord.

²¹ “Set up road signs;
    put up guideposts.^(D)
Take note of the highway,^(E)
    the road that you take.
Return,^(F) Virgin^(G) Israel,
    return to your towns.
²² How long will you wander,^(H)
    unfaithful^(I) Daughter Israel?
The Lord will create a new thing^(J) on earth—
    the woman will return to^[a](K) the man.”