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Jeremiah 23:1-5 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. You leaders of my people are like shepherds that kill and scatter the sheep.

2. You were supposed to take care of my people, but instead you chased them away. So now I'll really take care of you, and believe me, you will pay for your crimes!

3. I will bring the rest of my people home from the lands where I have scattered them, and they will grow into a mighty nation.

4. I promise to choose leaders who will care for them like real shepherds. All my people will be there, and they will never again be frightened.

5. Some day I will appointan honest kingfrom the family of David,a king who will be wiseand rule with justice.

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