But, like a woman unfaithful How gladly would I have placed you among my children and given you a beautiful land, the most splendid of all nations! I thought you would call me ‘my father’ and not turn away from following me! to her husband, you have been unfaithful to me, O people of Israel! —it is the Lord who speaks.” the weeping and pleading of the children of Israel, because they have strayed from their way and have forgotten the Lord their God! I will heal you of your rebellion!”