3 “If a man divorces^(A) his wife
    and she leaves him and marries another man,
should he return to her again?
    Would not the land be completely defiled?^(B)
But you have lived as a prostitute with many lovers^(C)—
    would you now return to me?”^(D)
declares the Lord.

²² “Return,^(A) faithless people;
    I will cure^(B) you of backsliding.”^(C)

“Yes, we will come to you,
    for you are the Lord our God.

“If you repent, I will restore you
    that you may serve^(A) me;
if you utter worthy, not worthless, words,
    you will be my spokesman.^(B)
Let this people turn to you,
    but you must not turn to them.