^{24 Ref} Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Hosts, The Mighty One of Israel, says: "Ah, I will get relief from my adversaries, And avenge myself of my enemies;

^{25 Ref} And I will turn my hand on you, Thoroughly purge away your dross, And will take away all your tin.

^{26 Ref} I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall 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 those who forsake Yahweh shall be consumed.