Hosea 14: The people of Israel are in a bad way. They've turned away from God and they're really reaping what they've sown. God promises to forgive them, but only if they repent and turn back to Him. And if they do, He'll make them like a tree planted by a river, with lots of foliage and fruit. But if they don't, God will send them into exile and make them wander in a foreign land. That's why it's always better to repent and follow God's path; it'll save you a lot of grief and wandering.