Zechariah 13:7

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Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Awake, sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is close to me,” says Yahweh of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; and I will turn my hand against the little ones.

World English Bible (WEB)

Awake{H5782}{(H8798)}, O sword{H2719}, against my shepherd{H7462}{(H8802)}, and against the man{H1397} that is my fellow{H5997}, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}: smite{H5221}{(H8685)} the shepherd{H7462}{(H8802)}, and the sheep{H6629} shall be scattered{H6327}{(H8799)}: and I will turn{H7725}{(H8689)} mine hand{H3027} upon the little ones{H6819}{(H8802)}.

Strong's King James

Sword, awaken against My Shepherd, Against the Young Man, My Companion," declares יהוה Yahweh-Tzva'ot. Strike the Shepherd, that the sheep may scatter, And I will turn My hand to the insignificant ones.

The F.O.G

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Sword, awake against My shepherd, And against a hero—My fellow, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts. Smite the shepherd, and scattered is the flock, And I have put back My hand on the little ones.

Young's Literal Translation

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Zechariah 13:7

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Zechariah 13:7