13 I'll punish her for the daysshe worshipped Baaland burnt incense to him.I'll punish her for the timesshe forgot about meand wore jewellery and ringsto attract her lovers.I, the Lord, have spoken!
14 Israel, I, the Lord,will lure you into the desertand speak gently to you.
15 I will return your vineyards,and then Trouble Valleywill become Hopeful Valley.You will say “Yes” to meas you did in your youth,when leaving Egypt.
16 I promise that from that day on, you will call me your husband instead of your master.
17 I will no longer even let you mention the names of those pagan gods that you called “Master”.
18 And I will agree to let you live in peace—you will no longer be attacked by wild animals and birds or by weapons of war.
19 I will accept you as my wife for ever, and instead of a bride price I will give you justice, fairness, love, kindness,