1 If you return, Israel—oracle of the Lord—return to me.If you put your detestable things out of my sight,and do not stray,
2 And swear, “As the Lord lives,”in truth, in judgment, and in justice,Then the nations shall bless themselves in himand in him glory.
3 For to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, thus says the Lord:Till your untilled ground,and do not sow among thorns.
4 Be circumcised for the Lord,remove the foreskins of your hearts,people of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem;Or else my anger will break out like fire,and burn so that no one can quench it,because of your evil deeds.
5 Proclaim it in Judah,in Jerusalem announce it;Blow the trumpet throughout the land,call out, “Fill the ranks!”Say, “Assemble, let us marchto the fortified cities.”
6 Raise the signal—to Zion!Seek refuge! Don’t stand there!Disaster I bring from the north,and great destruction.