KJV ORIGINAL
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But someone who's just hired help — not the actual shepherd who owns the sheep — will see danger coming and bail. They'll leave the sheep behind and run, so the wolf attacks and scatters the whole flock.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Hired help runs when things get scary, but a real shepherd stays and protects what's theirs.
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