"They set up kings, but not by Me; They made princes, but I did not acknowledge them. From their silver and gold They made idols for themselves-- That they might be cut off.
Hosea 8:4
Surrounding context
8:3 Israel has rejected the good; The enemy will pursue him.
8:4 "They set up kings, but not by Me; They made princes, but I did not acknowledge them. From their silver and gold They made idols for themselves-- That they might be cut off.
8:5 Your calf is rejected, O Samaria! My anger is aroused against them-- How long until they attain to innocence?