1Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the Lord, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law. Many Bible Versions
2Israel shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee. Many Bible Versions
3Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him. Many Bible Versions
4They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off. Many Bible Versions
5Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency? Many Bible Versions
6For from Israel was it also: the workman made it; therefore it is not God: but the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces. Many Bible Versions
7For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. Many Bible Versions
8Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure. Many Bible Versions
9For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. Many Bible Versions
10Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. Many Bible Versions
11Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin. Many Bible Versions
12I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing. Many Bible Versions
13They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the Lord accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt. Many Bible Versions
14For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof. Many Bible Versions