7. So I pastured the flock for the slaughter, especially the afflicted of the flock. Then I took two staffs—one I called Favor and the other I called Union—and I pastured the flock.
8. Next I disposed of the three shepherds in one month—for my soul was impatient with them and their soul also detested me.
9. Then I said, “I will not shepherd you! Let the dying die, let the perishing perish, and let those who are left eat one another’s flesh!”
10. So I took my staff called Favor and broke it to pieces, in order to break my covenant that I made with all people.
11. It was broken on that day. The afflicted of the flock that were watching me knew that this was the word of Adonai.”
12. Then I said to them, “If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, don’t bother!” So they weighed out my wages—30 pieces of silver.