Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Hosea 12:6

6. thou--who dost wish to be a true descendant of Jacob.

to THY God--who is therefore bound by covenant to hear thy prayers.

keep mercy and judgment--(Mi 6:8). These two include the second-table commandments, duty towards one's neighbor, the most visible test of the sincerity on one's repentance.

wait on thy God--alone, not on thy idols. Including all the duties of the first table (Psa 37:3, 5, 7; 40:1).