## thus says the Lord Yahweh ##

See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:10](../03/10.md).

## Behold ##

The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: “Indeed.”

## I myself ##

The word "myself" emphasizes that it is Yahweh who will judge.

## will judge between the fat sheep and the thin ones ##

"will makes sure that the fat sheep and goats and the skinny sheep and goats are treating each other fairly"

## for you ##

The word "you" refers to sheep and goats that were not treating other sheep and goats well.

## with your sides ##

"with the sides of your body"

## have gored ##

Possible meanings are 1) "have pushed" or "have shoved" 2) "have stabbed" or "have pierced"

## scattered them ##

"made them go in many different directions"

## away from the land ##

"away from the land of Israel"