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They chose their own kings
    without asking my permission.
They chose their own leaders,
    men I did not know.
They made their silver and gold into idols.
    For all this they will be destroyed.
I hate that calf-shaped idol.
    I am very angry with the people.
How long will they remain unclean?
The idol is something a craftsman made.
    It is not God.
Israel’s calf-shaped idol
    will surely be smashed to pieces.

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They set up kings without my consent;
    they choose princes without my approval.(A)
With their silver and gold
    they make idols(B) for themselves
    to their own destruction.
Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(C)
    My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(D)
    They are from Israel!
This calf—a metalworker has made it;
    it is not God.(E)
It will be broken in pieces,
    that calf(F) of Samaria.(G)

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