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Isaiah 60:17
New English Translation

17 Instead of bronze, I will bring you gold;
instead of iron, I will bring you silver;
instead of wood, I will bring you[a] bronze;
instead of stones, I will bring you[b] iron.
I will make prosperity[c] your overseer,
and vindication your sovereign ruler.[d]

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  1. Isaiah 60:17 tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the preceding lines).
  2. Isaiah 60:17 tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the first two lines of the verse).
  3. Isaiah 60:17 tn Or “peace” (KJV and many other English versions).
  4. Isaiah 60:17 tn The plural indicates degree. The language is ironic; in the past Zion was ruled by oppressive tyrants, but now personified prosperity and vindication will be the only things that will “dominate” the city.
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