Hosea 8:4-6

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁴ “They chose their own kings, kings I didn’t approve.
They chose their own princes, princes I didn’t know.
They chose to make idols with their own silver and gold.
Because of this, they will be destroyed.
⁵ Get rid of your calf-shaped idol, Samaria.
My anger burns against these people.
How long will they remain unclean? ^[a]
6 Samaria’s calf-shaped idol was made in Israel.
Skilled workers made it.
It is not a god.
It will be smashed to pieces.