Zechariah 9:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁵ The Lord All-Powerful will protect them.
    The soldiers will use rocks and slings to defeat the enemy.
They will spill the blood of their enemies.
    It will flow like wine.
    It will be like the blood that is thrown on the corners of the altar!
¹⁶ At that time the Lord their God
    will save his people
    like a shepherd saves his sheep.
They will be very precious to him.
    They will be like sparkling jewels in his land.
¹⁷ Everything will be good and beautiful!
    There will be a wonderful crop,
but it will not be just the food and wine.
    It will be all the young men and women!