Translations
"Is Ephraim not My dear son, My child of delight? Every time I speak against him, I still long for him. That is why My heart aches for him — I will surely have mercy on him," declares Yahweh.
"Is Efrayim My cherished son? Is he My delight-child? For whenever I speak of him, I still remember him with longing. Therefore My inward parts stir for him — I will surely have compassion on him," declares YHWH.
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.
Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.