When He saw the crowds of people, He was moved with deep compassion for them, because they were harassed by their spiritual leaders and helpless in their spiritual condition—like sheep wandering without a shepherd to guide and protect them.
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
OJBAnd looking out on the multitudes, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach felt rachmei Shomayim (heavenly compassion and mercy) for his people, for they were distressed and weary KATZON ASHER EIN LAHEM ROEH (like sheep without a shepherd).
T4TWhen he saw the crowd of people, he pitied them because they were harassed and dejected. They were like sheep that do not have a shepherd [SIM].