Hosea 13:1-2

Contemporary English Version

13 When your leaders^[a] spoke,
everyone in Israel trembled
    and showed great respect.
But you sinned by worshiping Baal,
    and you were destroyed.
² Now you continue to sin
    by designing and making
idols of silver
    in the shape of calves.
You are told to sacrifice
to these idols^[b]—
    yes, even to kiss them.