1 “Sound the alarm!The enemy descends like an eagle on the people of the lord,for they have broken my covenantand revolted against my law.
2 Now Israel pleads with me,‘Help us, for you are our God!’
3 But it is too late.The people of Israel have rejected what is good,and now their enemies will chase after them.
4 The people have appointed kings without my consent,and princes without my approval.By making idols for themselves from their silver and gold,they have brought about their own destruction.
5 “O Samaria, I reject this calf—this idol you have made.My fury burns against you.How long will you be incapable of innocence?