For many have been their rebellions,

Profuse their backslidings.

How shall I pardon thee this— 7

Thy children have left Me,

And swear by no-gods.

I gave them their fill and they whored,

And trooped to the house of the harlot.

Rampant[225] stallions they be, 8

Neighing each for the wife of his friend.

Shall I not visit on such, 9