And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks.

10 And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the Lord.

11 And the Lord said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.

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Because Israel’s immorality mattered so little to her, she defiled the land(A) and committed adultery(B) with stone(C) and wood.(D) 10 In spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return(E) to me with all her heart, but only in pretense,(F)” declares the Lord.(G)

11 The Lord said to me, “Faithless Israel is more righteous(H) than unfaithful(I) Judah.(J)

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