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Ezekiel 34:16-18
Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel 34:16-18
Contemporary English Version
16 to look for those that are lost and bring back the ones that wander off, to bandage those that are hurt and protect the ones that are weak. I will also slaughter[a] those that are fat and strong, because I always do right.
Judgment on the Strong Sheep
17 The Lord God said to his sheep, the people of Israel:
I will carefully watch each one of you to decide which ones are the strong sheep and which ones are weak. 18 Some of you eat the greenest grass, then trample down what's left when you finish. Others drink clean water, then step in the water to make the rest of it muddy.
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- 34.16 slaughter: Hebrew; three ancient translations “take care of.”
Ezekiel 34:16-18
New International Version
Ezekiel 34:16-18
New International Version
16 I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up(A) the injured and strengthen the weak,(B) but the sleek and the strong I will destroy.(C) I will shepherd the flock with justice.(D)
17 “‘As for you, my flock, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will judge between one sheep and another, and between rams and goats.(E) 18 Is it not enough(F) for you to feed on the good pasture? Must you also trample the rest of your pasture with your feet?(G) Is it not enough for you to drink clear water? Must you also muddy the rest with your feet?
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