Hosea 11:8-9
Hosea 11:8-9 TPT
“Ephraim, how could I ever give up on you? Israel, how could I ever let you go? How can I treat you like Admah or deal with you like Zeboiim—cities I destroyed? My heart beats for you, and my compassion rekindles a deep love for you within me. I will certainly not punish you in my burning anger, nor will I turn around and destroy Israel again, for I am God and not a mere human being. I am the Holy One in the midst of you; I will not come to you in my wrath.”