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 punish you severely and make you 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 of my people will be there, and they will never again be frightened.
5 Someday I will appointan honest kingfrom the family of David,a king who will be wiseand rule with justice.
6 As long as he is king,Israel will have peace,and Judah will be safe.The name of this king will be“The Lord Gives Justice.”
7 A time will come when you will again worship me. But you will no longer call me the Living God who rescued Israel from Egypt.