^{24 Ref} Therefore, thus said the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, `Be not afraid, my people, inhabiting Zion, because of Asshur, With a rod he doth smite thee, And his staff lifteth up against thee, in the way of Egypt.

^{25 Ref} For yet a very little, And the indignation hath been completed, And Mine anger by their wearing out.