15. But I am very angry with the nations that feel secure. I was only a little angry with my people. But the nations went too far and tried to wipe them out."
16. " 'So the Lord says, "I will return to Jerusalem. I will show its people my tender love. My temple will be rebuilt there. Workers will use a measuring line when they rebuild Jerusalem," announces the Lord.
17. " 'He says, "My towns will be filled with good things once more. I will comfort Zion. And I will choose Jerusalem again." ' "
18. Then I looked up and saw four animal horns.
19. I spoke to the angel who was talking with me. "What are these horns?" I asked. He said, "They are the powerful nations that scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem."
20. Then the Lord showed me four skilled workers.