Hosea 14:4 I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for my anger is turned away from him. Were it not then the wisest course to begin with making our peace, and then we may soon lead a happy life? It is said, he that gets out of debt grows rich; most sure it is, that the pardoned soul cannot be poor; for as soon as the peace is concluded, a free trade is opened between God, and the soul. If once pardoned, we may then sail to any port that lies in God s dominions, and be welcome; where all the promises stand open with their treasure, and say: Here, poor soul, take full lading in of all precious things, even as much as thy faith can bear and carry away. (J. Spencer.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.WEB: "I will heal their waywardness. I will love them freely; for my anger is turned away from him. |
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