^{8 Ref} And though she saw that, because Israel, turning away from me, had been untrue to me, I had put her away and given her a statement in writing ending the relation between us, still Judah, her false sister, had no fear, but went and did the same.

^{9 Ref} So that through all her loose behaviour the land became unclean, and she was untrue, giving herself to stones and trees.

^{10 Ref} But for all this, her false sister Judah has not come back to me with all her heart, but with deceit, says the Lord.

^{11 Ref} And the Lord said to me, Israel in her turning away is seen to be more upright than false Judah.