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I led them with kindness and love.
I was to them like a person who lifts
    a little child to their cheek.
    I bent down and fed them.

“But they refuse to turn away from their sins.
    So they will return to Egypt.
    And Assyria will rule over them.
A sword will flash in their cities.
    It will destroy the prophets who teach lies.
    It will bring an end to their plans.

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