Hosea 11:2-7

2As they called them, So they went from them; They sacrificed to the Baals, And burned incense to carved images.

3“I taught Ephraim to walk, Taking them by their arms; But they did not know that I healed them.

4I drew them with gentle cords, With bands of love, And I was to them as those who take the yoke from their neck. I stooped and fed them.

5“He shall not return to the land of Egypt; But the Assyrian shall be his king, Because they refused to repent.

6And the sword shall slash in his cities, Devour his districts, And consume them, Because of their own counsels.

7My people are bent on backsliding from Me. Though they call to the Most High, None at all exalt Him.