21 (A)For the shepherds (B)are stupid
    and do not inquire of the Lord;
therefore they have not prospered,
    (C)and all their flock is scattered.

22 A voice, a rumor! Behold, it comes!—
    (D)a great commotion out of the north country
to make (E)the cities of Judah a desolation,
    (F)a lair of jackals.

23 (G)I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself,
    that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

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