3. But Israel has rejected what is good.So the enemy chases them.
4. They chose their own kingswithout asking my permission.They chose their own leaders,men I did not know.They made their silver and gold into idols.For all this they will be destroyed.
5. I hate that calf-shaped idol.I am very angry with the people.How long will they remain unclean?
6. The idol is something a craftsman made.It is not God.Israel’s calf-shaped idolwill surely be smashed to pieces.
7. “Israel’s foolish plans are like planting the wind.But they will harvest a whirlwind.Her plans are like a stalk with no head of grain.It produces nothing.Even if it produces something,other nations would eat it.