^{24 Ref} Therefore saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies;

^{25 Ref} and I will turn my hand upon thee, and thoroughly purge away thy dross, and will take away all thy tin;

^{26 Ref} and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, a faithful town.

^{27 Ref} Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and her converts with righteousness.

^{28 Ref} But the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together, and they that forsake Jehovah shall be consumed.