10 Ask the LORD for rain in the spring, so every field becomes a lush pasture. 2 Household gods give worthless advice, they are attacked because they have no shepherd. 3 “My anger burns against your shepherds, like a proud warhorse in battle. 4 From Judah will come the cornerstone, and all the rulers. 5 They will be like mighty warriors in battle, they will overthrow even the enemy’s horsemen. 6 “I will strengthen Judah and save Israel; for I am the LORD their God, who will hear their cries. 7 The people of Israel will become like mighty warriors, their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. 8 When I whistle to them, they will come running, they will grow as numerous as they were before. 9 Though I have scattered them like seeds among the nations, and return again to Israel. 10 I will bring them back from Egypt until there is no more room for them all. 11 They will pass safely through the sea of distress, and the rule of Egypt will end. 12 By my power I will make my people strong, I, the LORD, have spoken!”