1 Israel empties his vine;He brings forth fruit for himself.According to the multitude of his fruitHe has increased the altars;According to the bounty of his landThey have embellished his sacred pillars.
2 Their heart is divided;Now they are held guilty.He will break down their altars;He will ruin their sacred pillars.
3 For now they say,“We have no king,Because we did not fear the Lord.And as for a king, what would he do for us?”
4 They have spoken words,Swearing falsely in making a covenant.Thus judgment springs up like hemlock in the furrows of the field.
5 The inhabitants of Samaria fearBecause of the calf of Beth Aven.For its people mourn for it,And its priests shriek for it—Because its glory has departed from it.
6 The idol also shall be carried to AssyriaAs a present for King Jareb.Ephraim shall receive shame,And Israel shall be ashamed of his own counsel.
7 As for Samaria, her king is cut offLike a twig on the water.