Jeremiah 23:1-3

New Catholic Bible

Chapter 23

Messianic Oracles. ¹ Woe to the shepherds who lead astray and scatter the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord. ² Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, has to say in regard to the shepherds who shepherd my people: You have scattered my flock and driven them away, and you showed not the slightest concern about taking care of them. Therefore, I will not hesitate to punish you for your evil deeds, says the Lord.

³ I myself will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their meadows where they will be fruitful and multiply.