Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.

But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.

They repay my love with accusations, but I continue to pray.

The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me.

The Beloved about Her Lover: My lover is mine and I am his; he grazes among the lilies.

Those who revolt are knee-deep in slaughter, but I will discipline them all.

I will be like a moth to Ephraim, like wood rot to the house of Judah.

I will rejoice because of the Lord; I will be happy because of the God who delivers me!

Now look! This king walks before you. As for me, I am old and gray, though my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from the time of my youth till the present day.

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know.”

My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.’”

My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.’”

and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, “My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”

Even when you are old, I will take care of you, even when you have gray hair, I will carry you. I made you and I will support you; I will carry you and rescue you.

In this vision I saw myself in Susa the citadel, which is located in the province of Elam. In the vision I saw myself at the Ulai Canal.

So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target.

O Lord, I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently.”

“Teach me and I, for my part, will be silent; explain to me how I have been mistaken.