1. Israel is a leafy vine, its fruit has been suitable to him. According to the multitude of his fruit, he has multiplied altars; according to the fertility of his land, he has abounded with graven images.
2. His heart has been divided, so now they will cross the divide. He will break apart their images; he will plunder their sanctuaries.
3. For now they will say, "We have no king. For we do not fear the Lord. And what would a king do for us?"
4. You speak words about a useless vision, and you will strike a deal. And judgment will spring up like bitterness in the furrows of the field.
5. The inhabitants of Samaria have worshipped the calf of Bethaven. For the keepers of its temple, who had exulted over it in its glory, and its people, have mourned over it because it migrated from there.
6. If, indeed, it also has been offered to Assur, as a gift for the Avenging king, confusion will seize Ephraim, and Israel will be confounded by his own will.
7. Samaria has required her king to pass by, like foam on the face of the water.