1. Israel is a fertile vinethat brings forth its fruit.As his fruit multiplied,so his altars increased;as his land prospered,so he improved his pillars.
2. Their heart is divided;now they must bear their guilt.He will break down their altarsand destroy their pillars.
3. For now they will say,“We have no king,because we do not fear the Lord;and a king, what could he do for us?”
4. They speak mere words,swearing falselyin making a covenant.Thus judgment springs up like a poisonous plantin the furrows of the field.