Translations
Wail, O shepherds, and cry out! Grovel in the dust, you lords of the flock! For the day of your slaughter has come and your scattering is at hand—you will fall and be shattered like a prized vessel.
Wail, you shepherds, and cry out! Roll in the dust, you lords of the flock! For your days for slaughter have arrived and your scattering is come—and you will fall like a precious vessel.
Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.
Wail, you shepherds, and cry out; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For the days of your slaughter have come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery.