1 Ask the Lord for rainIn the time of the latter rain.The Lord will make flashing clouds;He will give them showers of rain,Grass in the field for everyone.
2 For the idols speak delusion;The diviners envision lies,And tell false dreams;They comfort in vain.Therefore the people wend their way like sheep;They are in trouble because there is no shepherd.
3 “My anger is kindled against the shepherds,And I will punish the goatherds.For the Lord of hosts will visit His flock,The house of Judah,And will make them as His royal horse in the battle.
4 From him comes the cornerstone,From him the tent peg,From him the battle bow,From him every ruler together.