Jeremiah 23:1-6

Jeremiah 23:1-6

[1] Woe  be unto the pastors  that destroy  and scatter  the sheep  of my pasture!  saith  the LORD.  [2] Therefore thus saith  the LORD  God  of Israel  against the pastors  my people;  Ye have scattered  my flock,  and driven them away,  and have not visited  upon you the evil  of your doings,  saith  the LORD.  [3] And I will gather  the remnant  of my flock  out of all countries  whither I have driven  them, and will bring them again  to their folds;  and they shall be fruitful  and increase.  [4] And I will set up  shepherds  them: and they shall fear  no more, nor be dismayed,  neither shall they be lacking,  saith  the LORD.  [5] Behold, the days  come,  saith  the LORD,  that I will raise  unto David  a righteous  Branch,  and a King  shall reign  and prosper,  and shall execute  judgment  and justice  in the earth.  [6] In his days  Judah  shall be saved,  and Israel  shall dwell  safely:  and this is his name  whereby he shall be called,