The idol shepherd — To them that are but the images of shepherds. That leaveth — Casts off the care of the flock. The sword — Of the enemy, shall break his strength and be — fool his counsels. Dried up — They that have gifts which qualify them to do good, if they do it not, they will be taken away. They that should have been workmen, but were slothful, and would do nothing, will justly have their arm dried up. And they that should have been watchmen, but were drowsy, will justly have their eye blinded.
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Zechariah 11:17
17 Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.