But it is not like that now. It will not be like that for the survivors.” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.
At that time you will say, “I praise you, Lord! You have been angry with me, but don’t be angry with me now. Show your love to me.
Your seed for planting is still in the barn. And look at the vines, the fig trees, and the pomegranate and olive trees. They have not yet produced any fruit. But beginning today, I will bless you.’”
He does not always criticize. He does not stay angry with us forever.
Then Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah, and Judah will have no enemies left. And Judah will not cause trouble for Ephraim.
“‘Think about what has happened to you. Think about how things were before you began working on the Lord’s Temple.