^{6 Ref} For the Lord has made you come back to him, like a wife who has been sent away in grief of spirit; for one may not give up the wife of one's early days.

^{7 Ref} For a short time I gave you up; but with great mercies I will take you back again.

^{8 Ref} In overflowing wrath my face was veiled from you for a minute, but I will have pity on you for ever, says the Lord who takes up your cause.