1 Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit.
2 Their heart is divided.
3 Surely now they will say, “We have no king; for we don’t fear the LORD;
4 They make promises, swearing falsely in making covenants.
5 The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven,
6 It also will be carried to Assyria for a present to a great king.
7 Samaria and her king float away
8 The high places also of Aven, the sin of Israel, will be destroyed.
9 “Israel, you have sinned from the days of Gibeah.
10 When it is my desire, I will chastise them;
11 Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh,
12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness,
13 You have ploughed wickedness.
14 Therefore a battle roar will arise amongst your people,
15 So Bethel will do to you because of your great wickedness.