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household idols speak wickedness
"household idols say evil things." Zechariah is not suggesting that idols actually speak. He is referring to the messages people say they hear from idols.
diviners envision a lie
"diviners see false visions"
they tell deceitful dreams
"diviners lie about their dreams in order to deceive people"
empty comfort
This refers to words that sooth temporarily, but do not provide any longterm help.
they wander like sheep
"the people who listen to the false prophets are like sheep who do not know which way to go"
they ... suffer because there is no shepherd
"the people who listen to the false prophets ... are suffering like sheep who do not have a shepherd to guide them"