1. Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria,who oppress the poor and crush the needy,who say to their husbands, “Bring us something to drink!”
2. The Lord God has sworn by His holiness:Indeed the days are coming upon youwhen they will take you away with hooks,the last one of you with fishhooks.
3. You will go out through breached walls,every one straight ahead of her;you will be exiled to Harmon,says the Lord.
4. Come to Bethel and transgress,to Gilgal and multiply transgression;bring your sacrifices every morningand your tithes every three days.
5. Burn leavened bread as a thank offering;announce your voluntary offerings loudly,for so you love to do, O children of Israel,says the Lord God.