For the (A)teraphim speak [a]iniquity,
And the (B)diviners see [b]lying visions
And tell (C)false dreams;
They comfort in vain.
Therefore the people [c]wander like (D)sheep,
They are afflicted, because there is no shepherd.
“My (E)anger is kindled against the shepherds,
And I will punish the [d]male goats;
For the Lord of hosts has (F)visited His flock, the house of Judah,
And will make them like His majestic horse in battle.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Zechariah 10:2 Or futility
  2. Zechariah 10:2 Lit a lie
  3. Zechariah 10:2 Lit journey
  4. Zechariah 10:3 I.e. leaders

The idols(A) speak deceitfully,
    diviners(B) see visions that lie;
they tell dreams(C) that are false,
    they give comfort in vain.(D)
Therefore the people wander like sheep
    oppressed for lack of a shepherd.(E)

“My anger burns against the shepherds,
    and I will punish the leaders;(F)
for the Lord Almighty will care
    for his flock, the people of Judah,
    and make them like a proud horse in battle.(G)

Read full chapter