Zechariah 1:11-13

Good News Translation

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?”

¹³ The Lord answered the angel with comforting words,