¹⁸ I have seen their ways, but I will heal^(A) them;
    I will guide^(B) them and restore comfort^(C) to Israel’s mourners,

⁸ “How can I give you up,^(A) Ephraim?^(B)
    How can I hand you over, Israel?
How can I treat you like Admah?
    How can I make you like Zeboyim?^(C)
My heart is changed within me;
    all my compassion^(D) is aroused.^(E)