Zechariah 8:14-17
New Living Translation
14 “For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: I was determined to punish you when your ancestors angered me, and I did not change my mind, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 15 But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid. 16 But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. 17 Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord.”
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Zechariah 8:14-17
International Standard Version
The Lord will Do Good to Jerusalem and Judah
14 “This is what the Lord of the Heavenly Armies says: ‘Just as I intended to bring harm to you when your ancestors angered me,’ says the Lord of the Heavenly Armies, ‘and I did not relent, 15 so I have decided at this time[a] to do good things for Jerusalem and for the house of Judah. So stop being afraid. 16 Here’s what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms,[b] 17 don’t plot evil in your heart against a neighbor, and don’t tolerate[c] false testimonies,[d] because I hate all these things,’ declares the Lord.”
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- Zechariah 8:15 Lit. at these days
- Zechariah 8:16 Lit. gates
- Zechariah 8:17 Lit. and love no
- Zechariah 8:17 Or oaths
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