Zechariah 1:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ The Lord sent them to go and inspect the earth.”

¹¹ They reported to the angel: “We have been all over the world and have found that the whole world lies helpless and subdued.”

¹² Then the angel said, “Almighty Lord, you have been angry with Jerusalem and the cities of Judah for seventy years now. How much longer will it be before you show them mercy?”