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Hosea 12:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

So return to your God. Patiently trust him, and show love and justice.

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The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

But I trust the Lord God to save me, and I will wait for him to answer my prayer.

Israel, return! Come back to the Lord, your God. Sin has made you fall.

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

First I preached to the people in Damascus, and then I went to Jerusalem and all over Judea. Finally, I went to the Gentiles and said, “Stop sinning and turn to God! Then prove what you have done by the way you live.”

Peter said to them, “Turn to God and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

But you must be truthful with each other, and in court you must give fair decisions that lead to peace.

The Lord said: Just wait for the day when I accuse you nations. I have decided on a day, when I will bring together every nation and kingdom and punish them all in my fiery anger. I will become furious and destroy the earth.

At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!

But let justice and fairness flow like a river that never runs dry.

Don't rip your clothes to show your sorrow. Instead, turn back to me with broken hearts. I am merciful, kind, and caring. I don't easily lose my temper, and I don't like to punish.

Plow your fields, scatter seeds of justice, and harvest faithfulness. Worship me, the Lord, and I will send my saving power down like rain.

Israel, listen as the Lord accuses everyone in the land! No one is faithful or loyal or truly cares about God.

More cedar in your palace doesn't make you a better king than your father Josiah. He always did right— he gave justice to the poor and was honest.

I'll tell you what it really means to worship the Lord. Remove the chains of prisoners who are bound unjustly. Free those who are abused!

But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

People of Israel, come back! You have completely turned from the Lord.

The Lord God is waiting to show how kind he is and to have pity on you. The Lord always does right; he blesses those who trust him.

Meanwhile, I patiently trust the Lord, even though he is no longer pleased with Israel.

Wash yourselves clean! I hate your filthy deeds. Stop doing wrong

Doing what is right and fair pleases the Lord more than an offering.

Listen as I correct you and tell you what I think.

Servants look to their master, but we will look to you, until you have mercy on us.

Be patient and trust the Lord. Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.

Trust the Lord! Be brave and strong and trust the Lord.

Our Lord, I am waiting for you to save us.

I will judge each of you for what you've done. So stop sinning, or else you will certainly be punished.

The Lord said: It isn't too late. You can still return to me with all your heart. Start crying and mourning! Go without eating.

I created the mountains and the wind. I let humans know what I am thinking. I bring darkness at dawn and step over hills. I am the Lord God All-Powerful!




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