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The Daily Audio Bible Reading for Thursday December 26, 2024 (NIV)

Zechariah 9

Judgment on Israel’s Enemies

9 A prophecy:(A)

The word of the Lord is against the land of Hadrak
and will come to rest on Damascus(B)—
for the eyes of all people and all the tribes of Israel
are on the Lord—[a]
2 and on Hamath(C) too, which borders on it,
and on Tyre(D) and Sidon,(E) though they are very skillful.
3 Tyre has built herself a stronghold;
she has heaped up silver like dust,
and gold like the dirt of the streets.(F)
4 But the Lord will take away her possessions
and destroy(G) her power on the sea,
and she will be consumed by fire.(H)
5 Ashkelon(I) will see it and fear;
Gaza will writhe in agony,
and Ekron too, for her hope will wither.
Gaza will lose her king
and Ashkelon will be deserted.
6 A mongrel people will occupy Ashdod,
and I will put an end(J) to the pride of the Philistines.
7 I will take the blood from their mouths,
the forbidden food from between their teeth.
Those who are left will belong to our God(K)
and become a clan in Judah,
and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.(L)
8 But I will encamp(M) at my temple
to guard it against marauding forces.(N)
Never again will an oppressor overrun my people,
for now I am keeping watch.(O)

The Coming of Zion’s King

9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!(P)
Shout,(Q) Daughter Jerusalem!
See, your king comes to you,(R)
righteous and victorious,(S)
lowly and riding on a donkey,(T)
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.(U)
10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim
and the warhorses from Jerusalem,
and the battle bow will be broken.(V)
He will proclaim peace(W) to the nations.
His rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River[b] to the ends of the earth.(X)
11 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant(Y) with you,
I will free your prisoners(Z) from the waterless pit.(AA)
12 Return to your fortress,(AB) you prisoners of hope;
even now I announce that I will restore twice(AC) as much to you.
13 I will bend Judah as I bend my bow(AD)
and fill it with Ephraim.(AE)
I will rouse your sons, Zion,
against your sons, Greece,(AF)
and make you like a warrior’s sword.(AG)

The Lord Will Appear

14 Then the Lord will appear over them;(AH)
his arrow will flash like lightning.(AI)
The Sovereign Lord will sound the trumpet;(AJ)
he will march in the storms(AK) of the south,
15 and the Lord Almighty will shield(AL) them.
They will destroy
and overcome with slingstones.(AM)
They will drink and roar as with wine;(AN)
they will be full like a bowl(AO)
used for sprinkling[c] the corners(AP) of the altar.
16 The Lord their God will save his people on that day(AQ)
as a shepherd saves his flock.
They will sparkle in his land
like jewels in a crown.(AR)
17 How attractive and beautiful they will be!
Grain will make the young men thrive,
and new wine the young women.

Footnotes:

  1. Zechariah 9:1 Or Damascus. / For the eye of the Lord is on all people, / as well as on the tribes of Israel,
  2. Zechariah 9:10 That is, the Euphrates
  3. Zechariah 9:15 Or bowl, / like

Cross references:

  1. Zechariah 9:1 : S Isa 13:1; Jer 23:33
  2. Zechariah 9:1 : Isa 17:1; S Am 1:5
  3. Zechariah 9:2 : S Jer 49:23
  4. Zechariah 9:2 : Eze 28:1-19
  5. Zechariah 9:2 : S Ge 10:15
  6. Zechariah 9:3 : Job 27:16; S Eze 28:4
  7. Zechariah 9:4 : S Isa 23:11
  8. Zechariah 9:4 : S Isa 23:1; Jer 25:22; Eze 26:3-5; 27:32-36; 28:18
  9. Zechariah 9:5 : Jer 47:5
  10. Zechariah 9:6 : S Isa 14:30
  11. Zechariah 9:7 : S Job 25:2
  12. Zechariah 9:7 : S Jer 47:1; S Joel 3:4; S Zep 2:4
  13. Zechariah 9:8 : S Isa 26:1
  14. Zechariah 9:8 : Zec 14:21
  15. Zechariah 9:8 : S Isa 52:1; S 54:14; S Joel 3:17
  16. Zechariah 9:9 : S Isa 62:11
  17. Zechariah 9:9 : S 1Ki 1:39
  18. Zechariah 9:9 : S Ps 24:7; S 149:2; Mic 4:8
  19. Zechariah 9:9 : Isa 9:6-7; 43:3-11; Jer 23:5-6; Zep 3:14-15; Zec 2:10
  20. Zechariah 9:9 : S Ge 49:11; S 1Ki 1:33
  21. Zechariah 9:9 : Mt 21:5*; Jn 12:15*
  22. Zechariah 9:10 : Hos 1:7; 2:18; Mic 4:3; 5:10; Zec 10:4
  23. Zechariah 9:10 : S Isa 2:4
  24. Zechariah 9:10 : Ps 72:8
  25. Zechariah 9:11 : S Ex 24:8; S Mt 26:28; S Lk 22:20
  26. Zechariah 9:11 : S Isa 10:4; S 42:7
  27. Zechariah 9:11 : Jer 38:6
  28. Zechariah 9:12 : S Joel 3:16
  29. Zechariah 9:12 : S Dt 21:17; S Isa 40:2
  30. Zechariah 9:13 : S 2Sa 22:35
  31. Zechariah 9:13 : S Isa 49:2
  32. Zechariah 9:13 : S Joel 3:6
  33. Zechariah 9:13 : S Jer 51:20
  34. Zechariah 9:14 : Isa 31:5
  35. Zechariah 9:14 : Ps 18:14; S Hab 3:11
  36. Zechariah 9:14 : S Lev 25:9; S Mt 24:31
  37. Zechariah 9:14 : Isa 21:1; 66:15
  38. Zechariah 9:15 : Isa 31:5; 37:35; Zec 12:8
  39. Zechariah 9:15 : Zec 14:3
  40. Zechariah 9:15 : Zec 10:7
  41. Zechariah 9:15 : Zec 14:20
  42. Zechariah 9:15 : S Ex 27:2
  43. Zechariah 9:16 : S Isa 10:20
  44. Zechariah 9:16 : S Jer 31:11
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Revelation 17

Babylon, the Prostitute on the Beast

17 One of the seven angels(A) who had the seven bowls(B) came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment(C) of the great prostitute,(D) who sits by many waters.(E) 2 With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.”(F)

3 Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit(G) into a wilderness.(H) There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet(I) beast that was covered with blasphemous names(J) and had seven heads and ten horns.(K) 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls.(L) She held a golden cup(M) in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.(N) 5 The name written on her forehead was a mystery:(O)

babylon the great(P)

the mother of prostitutes(Q)

and of the abominations of the earth.

6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people,(R) the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.

When I saw her, I was greatly astonished. 7 Then the angel said to me: “Why are you astonished? I will explain to you the mystery(S) of the woman and of the beast she rides, which has the seven heads and ten horns.(T) 8 The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and yet will come up out of the Abyss(U) and go to its destruction.(V) The inhabitants of the earth(W) whose names have not been written in the book of life(X) from the creation of the world will be astonished(Y) when they see the beast, because it once was, now is not, and yet will come.

9 “This calls for a mind with wisdom.(Z) The seven heads(AA) are seven hills on which the woman sits. 10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. 11 The beast who once was, and now is not,(AB) is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.

12 “The ten horns(AC) you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour(AD) will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.(AE) 14 They will wage war(AF) against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over(AG) them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings(AH)—and with him will be his called, chosen(AI) and faithful followers.”

15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters(AJ) you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.(AK) 16 The beast and the ten horns(AL) you saw will hate the prostitute.(AM) They will bring her to ruin(AN) and leave her naked;(AO) they will eat her flesh(AP) and burn her with fire.(AQ) 17 For God has put it into their hearts(AR) to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority,(AS) until God’s words are fulfilled.(AT) 18 The woman you saw is the great city(AU) that rules over the kings of the earth.”

Cross references:

  1. Revelation 17:1 : S Rev 15:1
  2. Revelation 17:1 : Rev 15:7
  3. Revelation 17:1 : Rev 16:19
  4. Revelation 17:1 : ver 5, 15, 16; Isa 23:17; Rev 19:2
  5. Revelation 17:1 : Jer 51:13
  6. Revelation 17:2 : S Rev 14:8
  7. Revelation 17:3 : S Rev 1:10
  8. Revelation 17:3 : Rev 12:6, 14
  9. Revelation 17:3 : Rev 18:12, 16
  10. Revelation 17:3 : Rev 13:1
  11. Revelation 17:3 : S Rev 12:3
  12. Revelation 17:4 : Eze 28:13; Rev 18:16
  13. Revelation 17:4 : Jer 51:7; Rev 18:6
  14. Revelation 17:4 : ver 2; S Rev 14:8
  15. Revelation 17:5 : ver 7
  16. Revelation 17:5 : S Rev 14:8
  17. Revelation 17:5 : ver 1, 2
  18. Revelation 17:6 : Rev 16:6; 18:24
  19. Revelation 17:7 : ver 5
  20. Revelation 17:7 : ver 3; S Rev 12:3
  21. Revelation 17:8 : S Lk 8:31
  22. Revelation 17:8 : Rev 13:10
  23. Revelation 17:8 : S Rev 3:10
  24. Revelation 17:8 : S Rev 20:12
  25. Revelation 17:8 : Rev 13:3
  26. Revelation 17:9 : Rev 13:18
  27. Revelation 17:9 : ver 3
  28. Revelation 17:11 : ver 8
  29. Revelation 17:12 : S Rev 12:3
  30. Revelation 17:12 : Rev 18:10, 17, 19
  31. Revelation 17:13 : ver 17
  32. Revelation 17:14 : S Rev 16:14
  33. Revelation 17:14 : S Jn 16:33
  34. Revelation 17:14 : S 1Ti 6:15
  35. Revelation 17:14 : Mt 22:14
  36. Revelation 17:15 : ver 1; Isa 8:7; Jer 47:2
  37. Revelation 17:15 : S Rev 13:7
  38. Revelation 17:16 : S Rev 12:3
  39. Revelation 17:16 : ver 1
  40. Revelation 17:16 : Rev 18:17, 19
  41. Revelation 17:16 : Eze 16:37, 39
  42. Revelation 17:16 : Rev 19:18
  43. Revelation 17:16 : Rev 18:8
  44. Revelation 17:17 : 2Co 8:16
  45. Revelation 17:17 : ver 13
  46. Revelation 17:17 : Jer 39:16; Rev 10:7
  47. Revelation 17:18 : Rev 16:19; 18:10, 18, 19, 21
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Psalm 145

Psalm 145[a]

A psalm of praise. Of David.

1 I will exalt you,(A) my God the King;(B)
I will praise your name(C) for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise(D) you
and extol your name(E) for ever and ever.

3 Great(F) is the Lord and most worthy of praise;(G)
his greatness no one can fathom.(H)
4 One generation(I) commends your works to another;
they tell(J) of your mighty acts.(K)
5 They speak of the glorious splendor(L) of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[b](M)
6 They tell(N) of the power of your awesome works—(O)
and I will proclaim(P) your great deeds.(Q)
7 They celebrate your abundant goodness(R)
and joyfully sing(S) of your righteousness.(T)

8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,(U)
slow to anger and rich in love.(V)

9 The Lord is good(W) to all;
he has compassion(X) on all he has made.
10 All your works praise you,(Y) Lord;
your faithful people extol(Z) you.(AA)
11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom(AB)
and speak of your might,(AC)
12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts(AD)
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.(AE)
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,(AF)
and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is trustworthy(AG) in all he promises(AH)
and faithful in all he does.[c]
14 The Lord upholds(AI) all who fall
and lifts up all(AJ) who are bowed down.(AK)
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food(AL) at the proper time.
16 You open your hand
and satisfy the desires(AM) of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous(AN) in all his ways
and faithful in all he does.(AO)
18 The Lord is near(AP) to all who call on him,(AQ)
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires(AR) of those who fear him;(AS)
he hears their cry(AT) and saves them.(AU)
20 The Lord watches over(AV) all who love him,(AW)
but all the wicked he will destroy.(AX)

21 My mouth will speak(AY) in praise of the Lord.
Let every creature(AZ) praise his holy name(BA)
for ever and ever.

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 145:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
  2. Psalm 145:5 Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic Text On the glorious splendor of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate
  3. Psalm 145:13 One manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text do not have the last two lines of verse 13.

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 145:1 : Ps 30:1; 34:1
  2. Psalm 145:1 : Ps 2:6; 5:2
  3. Psalm 145:1 : S Ps 54:6
  4. Psalm 145:2 : S Ps 71:6
  5. Psalm 145:2 : Ps 34:1; Isa 25:1; 26:8
  6. Psalm 145:3 : S Ps 95:3
  7. Psalm 145:3 : S 2Sa 22:4; Ps 96:4
  8. Psalm 145:3 : S Job 5:9
  9. Psalm 145:4 : Ps 22:30
  10. Psalm 145:4 : S Dt 11:19
  11. Psalm 145:4 : S Ps 71:16
  12. Psalm 145:5 : Ps 96:6; 148:13
  13. Psalm 145:5 : S Ps 75:1
  14. Psalm 145:6 : Ps 78:4
  15. Psalm 145:6 : S Ps 66:3
  16. Psalm 145:6 : S Dt 32:3
  17. Psalm 145:6 : Ps 75:1; 106:22
  18. Psalm 145:7 : S Ex 18:9; S Ps 27:13
  19. Psalm 145:7 : S Ps 5:11; S 101:1
  20. Psalm 145:7 : S Ps 138:5
  21. Psalm 145:8 : S Ps 86:15; 103:8
  22. Psalm 145:8 : S Ps 86:5
  23. Psalm 145:9 : S 1Ch 16:34; S Ps 136:1; Mt 19:17; Mk 10:18
  24. Psalm 145:9 : Ps 103:13-14
  25. Psalm 145:10 : S Ps 8:6; S 103:22; S 139:14
  26. Psalm 145:10 : Ps 30:4; 148:14; 149:9
  27. Psalm 145:10 : Ps 115:17-18
  28. Psalm 145:11 : ver 12-13; S Ex 15:2; Mt 6:33
  29. Psalm 145:11 : Ps 21:13
  30. Psalm 145:12 : S Ps 75:1; 105:1
  31. Psalm 145:12 : ver 11; Ps 103:19; Isa 2:10, 19, 21
  32. Psalm 145:13 : S Ex 15:18; 1Ti 1:17; 2Pe 1:11; Rev 11:15
  33. Psalm 145:13 : S Dt 7:9; S 1Co 1:9
  34. Psalm 145:13 : S Jos 23:14
  35. Psalm 145:14 : S Ps 37:17
  36. Psalm 145:14 : S 1Sa 2:8; Ps 146:8
  37. Psalm 145:14 : S Ps 38:6
  38. Psalm 145:15 : S Ge 1:30; S Job 28:5; S Ps 37:25; S Mt 6:26
  39. Psalm 145:16 : S Ps 90:14; S 104:28
  40. Psalm 145:17 : S Ex 9:27; S Ezr 9:15
  41. Psalm 145:17 : ver 13
  42. Psalm 145:18 : S Nu 23:21; S Ps 46:1; Php 4:5
  43. Psalm 145:18 : Ps 18:6; 80:18
  44. Psalm 145:19 : S Ps 20:4
  45. Psalm 145:19 : S Job 22:28
  46. Psalm 145:19 : S Ps 31:22; S 40:1
  47. Psalm 145:19 : S 1Sa 10:19; Ps 7:10; 34:18
  48. Psalm 145:20 : S Ps 1:6
  49. Psalm 145:20 : Ps 31:23; 91:14; 97:10
  50. Psalm 145:20 : S Ps 94:23
  51. Psalm 145:21 : Ps 71:8
  52. Psalm 145:21 : Ps 65:2; 150:6
  53. Psalm 145:21 : S Ex 3:15; S Ps 30:4; S 99:3
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Proverbs 30:32

32 “If you play the fool and exalt yourself,
or if you plan evil,
clap your hand over your mouth!(A)

Cross references:

  1. Proverbs 30:32 : S Job 29:9
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