1 Again the word of the Lord of hosts came, saying,
2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts:‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal;With great fervor I am zealous for her.’
3 “Thus says the Lord:‘I will return to Zion,And dwell in the midst of Jerusalem.Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth,The Mountain of the Lord of hosts,The Holy Mountain.’
4 “Thus says the Lord of hosts:‘Old men and old women shall again sitIn the streets of Jerusalem,Each one with his staff in his handBecause of great age.
5 The streets of the cityShall be full of boys and girlsPlaying in its streets.’
6 “Thus says the Lord of hosts:‘If it is marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days,Will it also be marvelous in My eyes?’Says the Lord of hosts.