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    Israel has rejected what is good; that is why an enemy will pursue him.

    They’ve overstepped their rights by changing leadership, but not by My authority;
        they’ve anointed kings and appointed princes without consulting Me.
    They’ve made idols out of their silver and gold,
        so Israel will be destroyed.
    I reject your calf, Samaria! My anger is kindled against them.
        How long will they be unable to do what’s right?

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But Israel has rejected what is good;
    an enemy will pursue him.(A)
They set up kings without my consent;
    they choose princes without my approval.(B)
With their silver and gold
    they make idols(C) for themselves
    to their own destruction.
Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(D)
    My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(E)

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