God Laments Fleeting Loyalty

Hosea 6:4-6

What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.

Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.