Zechariah 10

1 Ask of the LORD rain in the spring time, The LORD who makes lightnings, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.NHEB — Zechariah 10:1

2 For the teraphim have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams. They comfort in vain. Therefore they go their way like sheep. They are oppressed, because there is no shepherd.NHEB — Zechariah 10:2

3 My anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as his majestic horse in the battle.NHEB — Zechariah 10:3

4 From him will come forth the cornerstone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.NHEB — Zechariah 10:4

5 They shall be as mighty men, treading down muddy streets in the battle; and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them; and the riders on horses will be confounded.NHEB — Zechariah 10:5

6 "I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them back; for I have mercy on them; and they will be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and I will hear them.NHEB — Zechariah 10:6

7 Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will see it, and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in the LORD.NHEB — Zechariah 10:7

8 I will signal for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them; and they will increase as they have increased.NHEB — Zechariah 10:8

9 I will sow them among the peoples; and they will remember me in far countries; and they will live with their children, and will return.NHEB — Zechariah 10:9

10 I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and there won't be room enough for them.NHEB — Zechariah 10:10

11 He will pass through the sea of affliction, and will strike the waves in the sea, and all the depths of the Nile will dry up; and the pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.NHEB — Zechariah 10:11

12 I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they will walk up and down in his name," says the LORD.NHEB — Zechariah 10:12