KJV ORIGINAL
How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
How could I ever give up on you, Ephraim? How could I just hand you over, Israel? How could I destroy you like I did those other cities? My heart is breaking inside me — I'm overwhelmed with compassion for you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's love is so deep that even when you mess up, his heart breaks at the thought of letting you go.
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