NSB(i)
12 Then the Messenger (Angel) of Jehovah said: »Jehovah of Hosts, how much longer until you show compassion to Jerusalem and the cities of Judah? You have been angry with them for seventy years.«
13 Jehovah replied to the angel that talked with me with gracious and comforting words.
14 The angel said: »Call out, say, this is what Jehovah of Hosts has said: ‘I am zealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with intense ardor.
15 ‘And I am very angry with the nations that are at ease (secure). I was but a little angered and they caused my anger to grow into fury.’«
16 »Therefore,« said Jehovah: »I will return to Jerusalem with compassion. My house will be built in it,« said Jehovah of Hosts, »and a measuring line will be stretched over Jerusalem.«
17 »Pronounce again, Jehovah of hosts: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity. Jehovah will comfort Zion and yet choose Jerusalem.’«