1. Ask the Lord for rain in the spring season,the Lord who brings storm clouds, and heavy rains,who gives to everyone grain in the fields.
2. For the teraphim have spoken nonsense,the diviners have seen false visions;Deceitful dreams they have told,empty comfort they have offered.This is why they wandered like sheep,wretched, for they have no shepherd.
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.