14. “For thus says the Lord of hosts:‘Just as I determined to punish youWhen your fathers provoked Me to wrath,’Says the Lord of hosts,‘And I would not relent,
15. So again in these daysI am determined to do goodTo Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.Do not fear.
16. These are the things you shall do:Speak each man the truth to his neighbor;Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace;
17. Let none of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor;And do not love a false oath.For all these are things that I hate,’Says the Lord.”
18. Then the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying,
19. “Thus says the Lord of hosts:‘The fast of the fourth month,The fast of the fifth,The fast of the seventh,And the fast of the tenth,Shall be joy and gladness and cheerful feastsFor the house of Judah.Therefore love truth and peace.’