11. But now, unlike those earlier days, I’ll be with the few remaining among this people, says the Lord of heavenly forces.
12. The seed is healthy:the vine will give its fruit.The land will give its produce;the heavens will give its dew.I will give the remnant of this people all these things.
13. Just as you were a curse among the nations, house of Judah and house of Israel,so now I will deliver you; you will be a blessing.Don’t fear, but be strong.
14. The Lord of heavenly forces proclaims:Just as I planned evil against you when your ancestors angered me, says the Lord of heavenly forces, and did not relent,
15. so now I have changed course and again plan to do good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid.
16. These are the things you should do: Speak the truth to each other; make truthful, just, and peaceable decisions within your gates.
17. Don’t plan evil for each other. Don’t adore swearing falsely, for all of these are things that I hate, says the Lord.