"For Israel is stubborn Like a stubborn calf; Now the LORD will let them forage Like a lamb in open country.
Hosea 4:16
Surrounding context
4:15 "Though you, Israel, play the harlot, Let not Judah offend. Do not come up to Gilgal, Nor go up to Beth Aven, Nor swear an oath, saying, "As the LORD lives'--
4:16 "For Israel is stubborn Like a stubborn calf; Now the LORD will let them forage Like a lamb in open country.
4:17 "Ephraim is joined to idols, Let him alone.