1 When Ephraim spoke, people were scared. He felt big. But he went to the fake god Baal. Then he was not safe. ️➡️ 2 Now the people do more bad. They make fake gods with metal. They kiss the fake cow. ️ 3 They will go away fast, like fog, like little drops, like dust, like smoke. ☁️ 4 God says, I am your God. I took you from Egypt. Only I am God. Only I save. 5 God says, I knew you in the wild, dry land. I was with you. ️ 6 They ate and were full. Then they forgot God. ➡️ 7 God says, I will be like a big lion to them. 8 God says, I will come like a fast cat and a mad mama bear. I am strong to judge. 9 You hurt yourself when you fight Me. I am the One who helps you. 10 Where is your king now? Can he save your towns? You asked for a king and rulers. ️ 11 I gave you a king. I took him away. ⚖️ 12 Your bad is tied up and kept. It is still there. 13 It is time to be born, but the boy will not come out. This is not wise. ⏰ 14 Can I save you from death? Death, where is your bad bite? I will not feel sorry now. ⚰️❓ 15 He may look big with his family. But a hot east wind will come. Water will dry up. His good stuff will be taken. ️➡️➡️❌ 16 Samaria did not obey God. A hard war will come. Many will be hurt. Very sad. ️⚔️