But I[187] had declared the How(?) 19
I should set thee[188] among the sons,
And should give thee a land of delight,
Fairest domain of the nations.
And said, Thou would'st call Me Father,
Nor from after Me turn.
As a woman plays false to her fere,[189] 20
So to Me ye played false!
[O House of Israel, Rede of the Lord.]
Hark! 21