English Bible Presentation Sharing - Zechariah Book, chapter 10, verse 1 in Erven Version

Zechariah 10 : 1 (ERVEN)

Pray to the Lord for rain in the springtime. The Lord will send the lightning and the rain will fall, and he will make the plants grow in each person's field.

Zechariah 10 : 2 (ERVEN)

People use their little statues and magic to learn what will happen in the future, but that is useless. They see visions and tell about their dreams, but it is nothing but worthless lies. So the people are like sheep wandering here and there crying for help, but there is no shepherd to lead them.

Zechariah 10 : 3 (ERVEN)

The Lord says, "I am very angry with the shepherds. I made them responsible for what happens to my sheep." (The people of Judah are his flock, and the Lord All- Powerful really does take care of his flock. He cares for them as a soldier cares for his beautiful war horse.)

Zechariah 10 : 4 (ERVEN)

"The cornerstone, the tent peg, the war bow, and the advancing soldiers will all come from Judah together.

Zechariah 10 : 5 (ERVEN)

They will defeat their enemy �it will be like soldiers marching through mud in the streets. They will fight, and since the Lord is with them, they will defeat even the enemy soldiers riding horses.

Zechariah 10 : 6 (ERVEN)

I will make Judah's family strong. I will help Joseph's family win the war. I will bring them back safely and comfort them. It will be as if I never left them. I am the Lord their God, and I will help them.

Zechariah 10 : 7 (ERVEN)

The people of Ephraim will be as happy as soldiers who have too much to drink. Their children will be rejoicing and they, too, will be happy. They will all have a happy time together with the Lord.

Zechariah 10 : 8 (ERVEN)

"I will whistle for them and call them all together. I really will save them. There will be many people.

Zechariah 10 : 9 (ERVEN)

Yes, I have been scattering my people throughout the nations. But in those faraway places, they will remember me. They and their children will survive, and they will come back.

Zechariah 10 : 10 (ERVEN)

I will bring them back from Egypt and Assyria. I will bring them to the area of Gilead. And since there will not be enough room, I will also let them live in nearby Lebanon."

Zechariah 10 : 11 (ERVEN)

As before, the Lord will strike the waves, and the people will walk across their sea of troubles. He will make the waters of the Nile River dry up. He will destroy Assyria's pride and Egypt's power.

Zechariah 10 : 12 (ERVEN)

He will make his people strong, and they will live for him and his name. This is what the Lord said.