Zechariah 9:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ The Lord who rules over all
    will be like a shield to his people.
They will destroy their enemies.
    They’ll use slings to throw stones at them.
They’ll drink the blood of their enemies
    as if it were wine.
They’ll be full like the bowl that is used
    for sprinkling the corners of the altar.
¹⁶ The Lord their God will save his people on that day.
    He will be like a shepherd who saves his flock.
They will gleam in his land
    like jewels in a crown.
¹⁷ How very beautiful they will be!
    Grain and fresh wine
    will make the young men and young women strong.