But as for you, return to your God, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God. (Hosea 12: 6)

In the midst of raging against Israel and warnings to Judea, it is as if Hosea inserts this verse just for us.

וְאַתָּה, בֵּאלֹהֶיךָ תָשׁוּב; חֶסֶד וּמִשְׁפָּט שְׁמֹר, וְקַוֵּה אֶל-אֱלֹהֶיךָ תָּמִיד.

Turn back - shuwb - to God - 'elohiym.

Shamar - watch for, be on one's guard for, keep and preserve - checed - love, kindness, commitment, goodness, loyalty.

Hold fast to justice - mishpat - right and real relationships.

Wait - qavah - look for, hope, expect God continuously.

We are to be in relationship with God and one another, honoring and loving each and all.