1Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain;
2For the idols have spoken vanity,
3Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds,
4Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail,
5And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies
6And I will strengthen the house of Judah,
7And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man,
8I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them:
9And I will sow them among the people:
10I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt,
11And he shall pass through the sea with affliction,
12And I will strengthen them in the Lord;