4. I am no longer angry.But if it produces thorns,I will go to war against itand burn it to the ground.
5. Yet if the vineyard dependson me for protection,it will become my friendand be at peace with me.
6. Some day Israel will take rootlike a vine.It will blossom and bear fruitthat covers the earth.
7. I, the Lord, didn't punish and killthe people of Israelas fiercely as I punishedand killed their enemies.