13. The Lord responded to the messenger who was speaking with mewith kind and compassionate words.
14. The messenger speaking with me called out,“This is what the Lord of heavenly forces says:I care passionately about Jerusalem and Zion.
15. And I am exceedingly angry with those carefree nations.Though I was somewhat angry, they added to the violence.”
16. Therefore, this is what the Lord says:I have returned to Jerusalem with compassion.My house will be built in it, says the Lord of heavenly forces.Let a measuring line be stretched over Jerusalem.
17. "Call out again,The Lord of heavenly forces proclaims:My cities will again overflow with prosperity.The Lord will again show compassion to Zionand will again choose Jerusalem."