(A)They made kings, (B)but not through me.
    They set up princes, but I knew it not.
With their silver and gold they made idols
    for their own destruction.
(C)I have[a] spurned your calf, O Samaria.
    My anger burns against them.
(D)How long will they be incapable of innocence?
For it is from Israel;
a craftsman made it;
    it is not God.
(E)The calf of Samaria
    (F)shall be broken to pieces.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 8:5 Hebrew He has
  2. Hosea 8:6 Or shall go up in flames

They set up kings, but not through me;
        they chose princes, but without my knowledge.
    With silver and gold they crafted idols
        for their own destruction.
Your calf is rejected, Samaria.
        My anger burns against them.
        How long will they remain guilty?
The calf is from Israel,
        a person made it;
        it is not God.
    The calf of Samaria will be smashed.

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