^{24 Ref} Therefore thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian, though he smite thee with the rod, and lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.

^{25 Ref} For yet a very little while, and the indignation `against thee' shall be accomplished, and mine anger `shall be directed' to his destruction.