15Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel,
may Judah avoid such guilt!
Do not journey to Gilgal,
do not go up to Beth-aven,
and do not swear on oath,
‘As surely as the LORD lives!’
16For Israel is as obstinate
as a stubborn heifer.
Can the LORD now shepherd them
like lambs in an open meadow?
17Ephraim is joined to idols;
leave him alone!
— Hosea 4:15-17