1 Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit.According to the abundance of his fruit he has multiplied his altars.As their land has prospered, they have adorned their sacred stones.
2 Their heart is divided.Now they will be found guilty.He will demolish their altars.He will destroy their sacred stones.
3 Surely now they will say, “We have no king; for we don’t fear the Lord;and the king, what can he do for us?”
4 They make promises, swearing falsely in making covenants.Therefore judgement springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of the field.
5 The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven;for its people will mourn over it,Along with its priests who rejoiced over it,for its glory, because it has departed from it.
6 It also will be carried to Assyria for a present to a great king.Ephraim will receive shame,and Israel will be ashamed of his own counsel.