4 They have installed kings,d

but not through me.

They have appointed leaders,

but without my approval.

They make their silver and golde

into idols for themselves

for their own destruction.A

5 Your calf-idolB,f is rejected, Samaria.g

My anger burns against them.

How long will they be incapable of innocence?h

6 For this thing is from Israel—

a craftsman made it,i and it is not God.

The calf of Samaria will be smashed to bits!