Hosea 8:1-6 ▼

1 Put the trumpet to your lips! One like an eagle is over the house of the LORD! Because they have violated my covenant, and rebelled against my law,

2 They cry out to me, “My God! We know you!”

3 But Israel has rejected what is good; the enemy shall pursue him.

4 They made kings, but not by my authority; they established princes, but without my knowledge. With their silver and gold they made idols for themselves, to their own destruction.

5 He has rejected your calf, Samaria! My wrath is kindled against them; How long will they be incapable of innocence in Israel?

6 An artisan made it, it is no god at all. The calf of Samaria will be dashed to pieces.