1 Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, 2 For the teraphim have spoken vanity, 3 My anger is kindled against the shepherds, 4 From him will come the cornerstone, 5 They shall be as mighty men, 6 “I will strengthen the house of Judah, 7 Ephraim will be like a mighty man, 8 I will signal for them, and gather them; 9 I will sow them among the peoples; 10 I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, 11 He will pass through the sea of affliction, 12 I will strengthen them in Yahweh;