3. My wrath is kindled against the shepherds,and I will punish the leaders.For the Lord of hosts attends to the flock, the house of Judah,and will make them like a splendid horse in battle.
4. From them will come the tower,from them the tent peg,from them the bow of war,from them every officer.
5. Together they will be like warriors,trampling the mud of the streets in battle.They will wage war because the Lord is with them,and will put the horsemen to shame.
6. I will strengthen the house of Judah,the house of Joseph I will save;I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them;they will be as if I had never cast them off,for I am the Lord their God, and I will answer them.
7. Then Ephraim will be like a hero,and their hearts will be cheered as by wine.Their children will see and rejoice—their hearts will exult in the Lord.
8. I will whistle for them and gather them in;for I will redeem themand they will be as numerous as before.
9. I sowed them among the nations,yet in distant lands they will remember me;they will bear their children and return.