10. For before those days there were no wages for a man nor any hire for an animal; and there was no peace from an enemy for him who went out or came in; for I set every man against his neighbor.
11. But now I will not be as in the former days against this remnant people, says the Lord of Hosts.
12. For sowing will be done in peace, and the vine will produce its fruit, and the ground will provide its produce, and the heavens will give their rain. And I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all of these benefits.
13. And as you have been like a curse among the nations, O house of Israel and house of Judah, I will deliver you, and you will be a blessing. Fear not, and strengthen your hands!
14. Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Just as I had determined to punish you when your fathers incited Me to wrath, says the Lord of Hosts, I did not relent.
15. So again have I purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear!
16. These are the things you will do: Speak truth each to his neighbor, and make judgments in your gates that are for truth, and justice, and peace.
17. Let none of you consider evil plans in your heart against your neighbor, and do not love false oaths, for I hate all these things, says the Lord.