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My wrath burns against the shepherds
"My anger toward the shepherds of my people is as intense as a fire" or "I am very angry with the leaders of my people"
it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish
Male goats are typically more dominant than female goats. Here "male goats" represents the oppressive leaders of God's people.
Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah
"Yahweh of hosts will take care of the house of Judah as a shepherd cares for his sheep"
the house of Judah
"Judah" or "the people of Judah"
make them like his warhorse in battle
"will cause them to be strong like war horses in battle"