8 “Sound the alarm! and revolted against my law. 2 Now Israel pleads with me, ‘Help us, for you are our God!’ 3 But it is too late. and now their enemies will chase after them. 4 The people have appointed kings without my consent, they have brought about their own destruction. 5 “O Samaria, I reject this calf— How long will you be incapable of innocence? 6 This calf you worship, O Israel, Therefore, it must be smashed to bits. 7 “They have planted the wind foreigners will eat it. 8 The people of Israel have been swallowed up; they lie among the nations like an old discarded pot. 9 Like a wild donkey looking for a mate, sold themselves to many lovers. 10 But though they have sold themselves to many allies, under the burden of the great king. 11 “Israel has built many altars to take away sin, but these very altars became places for sinning! 12 Even though I gave them all my laws, they act as if those laws don’t apply to them. 13 The people love to offer sacrifices to me, They will return to Egypt. 14 Israel has forgotten its Maker and built great palaces, and will burn up their fortresses.”