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?
6 This calf you worship, O Israel,was crafted by your own hands!It is not God!Therefore, it must be smashed to bits.
7 “They have planted the windand will harvest the whirlwind.The stalks of grain witherand produce nothing to eat.And even if there is any grain,foreigners will eat it.
8 The people of Israel have been swallowed up;they lie among the nations like an old discarded pot.
9 Like a wild donkey looking for a mate,they have gone up to Assyria.The people of Israel have sold themselves—sold themselves to many lovers.