⁸ Ephraim, what more have I^[a] to do with idols?^(A)
    I will answer him and care for him.
I am like a flourishing juniper;^(B)
    your fruitfulness comes from me.”

⁹ Who is wise?^(A) Let them realize these things.
    Who is discerning? Let them understand.^(B)
The ways of the Lord are right;^(C)
    the righteous walk^(D) in them,
    but the rebellious stumble in them.