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 plowed wickedness.

14 Therefore a battle roar will arise among your people,

15 So Bethel will do to you because of your great wickedness.