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.
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. It will be carried to Assyriaas a tribute to King Jareb.Ephraim shall be put to shame,and Israel shall be ashamed of his idol.
7. As for Samaria, her king will perishlike a twig on the water.