16 On that day

they will say to Jerusalem,

“Do not fear, Zion;

do not let your hands hang limp.

16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:

“Fear not, O Zion;

let not your hands grow weak.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: And to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

16 On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be,

“Cheer up, Zion! Don’t be afraid!

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:

“Do not fear;

Zion, let not your hands be weak.

16 On that day Jerusalem will be told,

“Don’t be afraid, city of Jerusalem.

Don’t give up.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear not; Zion, let not thy hands be slack.

16 On that day Jerusalem will be told, 

“Do not be afraid, Zion! 

Do not lose courage!” 

16 On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:

“Do not fear;

Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.

16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:

Do not fear, O Zion;

do not let your hands grow weak.

16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem,

“Fear not, O Zion;

your hands shall not hang limp.

16 The time is coming when people will say to Jerusalem,

“Zion, don’t be afraid.

Don’t give up.