14. This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,” says the Lord Almighty,
15. “so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.
16. These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;
17. do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.
18. The word of the Lord Almighty came to me.
19. This is what the Lord Almighty says: “The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace.”
20. This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Many peoples and the inhabitants of many cities will yet come,