But now, I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days’ #– #this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.
On that day you will say: ‘I will give thanks to you, Lord, although you were angry with me. Your anger has turned away, and you have comforted me.
Is there still seed left in the granary? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet produced. But from this day on I will bless you.’
Ephraim’s envy will cease; Judah’s harassing will end. Ephraim will no longer be envious of Judah, and Judah will not harass Ephraim.
‘Now from this day on, think carefully: Before one stone was placed on another in the Lord’s temple,