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15 The Lord Almighty will protect his people,
    and they will destroy their enemies.
They will shout in battle like drunk men
    and will shed the blood of their enemies;
    it will flow like the blood of a sacrifice
    poured on the altar from a bowl.[a]

16 When that day comes, the Lord will save his people,
    as a shepherd saves his flock from danger.
They will shine in his land
    like the jewels of a crown.
17 How good and beautiful the land will be!
    The young people will grow strong on its grain and wine.

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  1. Zechariah 9:15 Verse 15 in Hebrew is unclear.

15     and the Lord Almighty will shield(A) them.
They will destroy
    and overcome with slingstones.(B)
They will drink and roar as with wine;(C)
    they will be full like a bowl(D)
    used for sprinkling[a] the corners(E) of the altar.
16 The Lord their God will save his people on that day(F)
    as a shepherd saves his flock.
They will sparkle in his land
    like jewels in a crown.(G)
17 How attractive and beautiful they will be!
    Grain will make the young men thrive,
    and new wine the young women.

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Footnotes

  1. Zechariah 9:15 Or bowl, / like