Hosea 8:3-5

Complete Jewish Bible

³ Isra’el has thrown away what is good;
the enemy will pursue him.
⁴ They make kings, but without my authority;
they appoint leaders, but without my knowledge.
With their silver and gold they make themselves idols,
but these can lead only to their own destruction.
⁵ Your calf, Shomron, has been thrown away;
my fury burns against them.
How long will it be until they are able
to make themselves clean?