7 Like a twig in a stream,the king of Samariawill be swept away.
8 The altars at sinful Bethelwill be destroyedfor causing Israel to sin;they will be overgrownwith thorns and thistles.Then everyone will begthe mountains and hillsto cover and protect them.
9 Israel, you have neverstopped sinningsince that time at Gibeah.That's why youwill be attacked at Gibeah.
10 Your sins have doubled,and you are rebellious.Now I have decidedto send nations to attackand put you in chains.
11 Once you were obedientlike a calfthat loved to thresh grain.But I will put a harnesson your powerful neck;you and Judah must ploughand cultivate the ground.
12 Plough your fields,scatter seeds of justice,and harvest faithfulness.Worship me, the Lord,and I will send my saving powerdown like rain.
13 You have planted evil,harvested injustice, and eatenthe fruit of your lies.You trusted your own strengthand your powerful forces.