2. In two days he will put new life in us;on the third day he will raise us upso that we may live in his presence
3. and know him.Let’s try to learn about the Lord;he will come to us as surely as the dawn comes.He will come to us like rain,like the spring rain that waters the ground.”
4. The Lord says, “Israel, what should I do with you?Judah, what should I do with you?Your faithfulness is like a morning mist,like the dew that goes away early in the day.
5. I have warned you by my prophetsthat I will kill you and destroy you.My justice comes out like bright light.
6. I want faithful lovemore than I want animal sacrifices.I want people to know memore than I want burnt offerings.