4 “On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies. He won’t deceive people by dressing ⌊like a prophet⌋ in a coat made of hair.
5 He will say, ‘I am not a prophet. I’m a farmer. I’ve owned this land since I was a child.’
6 “When someone asks him, ‘What are these scars on your chest?’ he will answer, ‘I was hurt at my friend’s house.’
7 “Arise, sword, against my shepherd,against the man who is my friend,” declares the Lord of Armies.“Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.Then I will turn my hand against the little ones.”
8 The Lord declares,“Throughout the land two-thirds will be cut off and die.Yet, one-third will be left in it.
9 I will bring this third ⌊of the people⌋ through the fire.I will refine them as silver is refined.I will test them as gold is tested.They will call on me, and I will answer them.I will say, ‘They are my people.’They will reply, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”