Zechariah 10:5-9 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. They will join in the fighting,and together they will trampletheir enemies like mud.They will fight,because I, the Lord,will be on their side.And they will crushthe enemy cavalry.

6. I will strengthenthe kingdoms of Judahand Israel.And I will show mercybecause I am the Lord,their God.I will answer their prayersand bring them home.Then it will seem as thoughI had never rejected them.

7. Israel will be likea tribe of warriorscelebrating with wine.When their children see this,they will also be happybecause of me, the Lord.

8. I will give a signalfor them to come togetherbecause I have rescued them.And there will be as manyas ever before.

9. Although I scattered my peoplein distant countries,they won't forget me.Once their children are raised,they will return—

Zechariah 10