Zechariah 11:12 net — Then I said to them,“If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, forget it.” So they weighed out my payment–…

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"Then I said to them,“If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, forget it.” So they weighed out my payment– thirty pieces of silver."

— Zechariah 11:12, NET Bible

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Zechariah 11 — Context

9

I then said,“I will not shepherd you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be eradicated, let it be eradicated. As for those who survive, let them eat each other’s flesh!”

10

Then I took my staff“Pleasantness” and cut it in two to annul my covenant that I had made with all the people.

11

So it was annulled that very day, and then the most afflicted of the flock who kept faith with me knew that it was the LORD’s message.

12

Then I said to them,“If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, forget it.” So they weighed out my payment– thirty pieces of silver.

13

The LORD then said to me,“Throw to the potter that exorbitant sum at which they valued me!” So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the temple of the LORD.

14

Then I cut the second staff“Union” in two in order to annul the covenant of brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

15

Again the LORD said to me,“Take up once more the equipment of a foolish shepherd.

Zechariah 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:12 say?
Zechariah 11:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Then I said to them,“If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, forget it.” So they weighed out my payment– thirty pieces of silver.”
Where is Zechariah 11:12 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verse 12.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 11:12.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:12 in?
Zechariah 11:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 11:12?
Zechariah 11:12 reads (NET): “Then I said to them,“If it seems good to you, pay me my wages, but if not, forget it.” So they weighed out my payment– thirty pieces of silver.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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