⁵⁵ He drove out nations^(A) before them
    and allotted their lands to them as an inheritance;^(B)
    he settled the tribes of Israel in their homes.

“‘How gladly would I treat you like my children
    and give you a pleasant land,^(A)
    the most beautiful inheritance^(B) of any nation.’
I thought you would call me ‘Father’^(C)
    and not turn away from following me.