Zechariah 9:8

Zechariah 9:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8But I will encamp at my temple

to guard it against marauding forces.

Never again will an oppressor overrun my people,

for now I am keeping watch.

The Coming of Zion’s King

8But I will camp around My house 9:8 Or as a garrison, so that none will go back and forthbecause of an army,

Because of him who passes by and returns;

And no oppressor will pass over them anymore,

For now I have seen with My eyes.

8But I will camp around My house because of an army,

Because of him who passes by and returns;

And no oppressor will pass over them anymore,

For now I have seen with My eyes.

8Then I will camp around My house [as a guard] because of an army,

Because of him who passes by and returns;

And no oppressor will again overrun them (Israel),

For now My eyes are upon them [providentially protecting them].

8But I will camp around My house because of an army,

because of those who march to and fro,

and never again will an oppressor overrun My people,

for now I keep watch with My own eyes.

Zion’s Coming King

8But I will camp at my temple.

I will guard it against enemy armies.

No one will ever crush my people again.

I will make sure it does not happen.

A King Comes to Zion