Hosea the prophet is speaking. ## for you have fallen because of your iniquity ## This means that the nation of Israel chose to sin against Yahweh and turn away from following him; their sins caused them to fall (or stumble). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) ## Take with you words of confession ## In other words, approach God and ask forgiveness. (UDB)(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) ## the fruit of our lips ## AT:"our words and songs of praise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])