Hosea 8:1-6 ▼

1 “Sound the alarm! The enemy descends like an eagle on the people of the LORD, for they have broken my covenant and revolted against my law.

2 Now Israel pleads with me, ‘Help us, for you are our God!’

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.