² Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel says concerning the shepherds who are ^[a]tending My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not been concerned about them; behold, I am going to ^(A)call you to account for the ^(B)evil of your deeds,” declares the Lord.

¹¹ For I know the ^(A)plans that I ^[a]have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for ^[b](B)prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a ^(C)hope.