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 \s5
 \q
-\v 6 For I desire faithfulness and not sacrifice,
+\v 6 For I delight in  covenant faithfulness and not sacrifice,
 \q and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
 \q
 \v 7 Like Adam they have broken the covenant;
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@
 
 \s5
 \q
-\v 8 Gilead is a city of evildoers
+\v 8 Gilead is a city of those who do evil,
 \q with footprints of blood.
 \q
 \v 9 As gangs of robbers wait for someone,
@@ -445,14 +445,14 @@
 \q Ephraim's prostitution is there, and Israel has become unclean.
 \q
 \v 11 For you also, Judah, a harvest has been appointed,
-\q when I will restore the fortunes of my people.
+\q when I will reverse the captivity of my people.
 
 \s5
 \c 7
 \m
 \q
 \v 1 Whenever I want to heal Israel,
-\q the sin of Ephraim is exposed,
+\q the iniquity of Ephraim is exposed,
 \q as well as the evil deeds of Samaria,
 \q for they practice deceit;
 \q a thief comes in,