5. They were scattered because there was no shepherd. And they became meat to all the beasts of the field and were scattered.
6. My sheep wandered through all the mountains and upon every high hill. Indeed, My flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and no one searched or sought after them.
7. Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:
8. As I live, says the Lord God, surely because My flock became a prey, and My flock even became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock; but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock,
9. therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord.