Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Shepherds. That is, princes, magistrates, chief priests, and scribes. (Challoner)
Shepherds may lawfully take milk, (1 Corinthians ix. 7.) but the sheep and its wool belong to the master. (Worthington)
Excellent instructions are here given for all in authority. (Calmet)