Hosea 11:1-4

1“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt.

2But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal and burning incense to idols.

3I myself taught Israel how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn’t know or even care that it was I who took care of him.

4I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. I lifted the yoke from his neck, and I myself stooped to feed him.