Ezekiel 34:16

I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.

I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick - in contrast to the unfaithful shepherds (). The several duties neglected by them I will faithfully discharge.

But I will destroy the fat and the strong - i:e., those rendered wanton by prosperity (; ), who use their strength to oppress the weak. Compare , "the fat cattle" (). The image is from fat cattle that wax refractory.

I will feed them with judgment - i:e., justice and equity, as contrasted with the "force" and "cruelty" with which the unfaithful shepherds ruled the flock ().