Then the LORD said to me, "Backsliding Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
Jeremiah 3:11
Surrounding context
3:10 And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned to Me with her whole heart, but in pretense," says the LORD.
3:11 Then the LORD said to me, "Backsliding Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
3:12 Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say: "Return, backsliding Israel,' says the LORD; "I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,' says the LORD; "I will not remain angry forever.