15 The Lord of hosts will (A)defend them;
They shall devour and subdue with slingstones.
They shall drink and roar as if with wine;
They shall be filled with blood like [a]basins,
Like the corners of the altar.
16 The Lord their God will (B)save them in that day,
As the flock of His people.
For (C)they shall be like the [b]jewels of a crown,
(D)Lifted like a banner over His land—
17 For (E)how great is [c]its goodness
And how great its (F)beauty!
(G)Grain shall make the young men thrive,
And new wine the young women.

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  1. Zechariah 9:15 Sacrificial basins
  2. Zechariah 9:16 Lit. stones
  3. Zechariah 9:17 Lit. His

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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  1. Zechariah 9:15 Or bowl, / like