60:17 Instead of bronze, I will bring you gold,
instead of iron, I will bring you silver,
instead of wood, I will bring you 1 bronze,
instead of stones, I will bring you 2 iron.
I will make prosperity 3 your overseer,
and vindication your sovereign ruler. 4
60:18 Sounds of violence 5 will no longer be heard in your land,
or the sounds of 6 destruction and devastation within your borders.
You will name your walls, ‘Deliverance,’
and your gates, ‘Praise.’
1 tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the preceding lines).
2 tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the first two lines of the verse).
3 tn Or “peace” (KJV and many other English versions).
4 tn The plural indicates degree. The language is ironic; in the past Zion was ruled by oppressive tyrants, but now personified prosperity and vindication will be the only things that will “dominate” the city.
5 tn The words “sounds of” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
6 tn The words “sounds of” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.