11 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. 2 But the more I called to him, and burning incense to idols. 3 I myself taught Israel how to walk, that it was I who took care of him. 4 I led Israel along and I myself stooped to feed him. 5 “But since my people refuse to return to me, and will be forced to serve Assyria. 6 War will swirl through their cities; trapping them in their own evil plans. 7 For my people are determined to desert me. but they don’t truly honor me. 8 “Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? and my compassion overflows. 9 No, I will not unleash my fierce anger. and I will not come to destroy. 10 For someday the people will follow me. my people will return trembling from the west. 11 Like a flock of birds, they will come from Egypt. says the LORD. 12 Israel surrounds me with lies and deceit, and is faithful to the Holy One.