## I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies ##

Returning to Jerusalem refers to once again taking care of the people of Israel like a king returning to lead his people out of trouble. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## My house will be built within her ##

AT: "My temple will be built in Jerusalem"

## "and the measuring line will be stretched forth over Jerusalem!"  ##

<b>"and the measuring line will be stretched forth over Jerusalem!" <b>- AT: "and Jerusalem will be surveyed before rebuilding"

## My cities will once again overflow with goodness ##

Yahweh refers to the good things he will do for the people of Israel like a liquid that could fill the cities and flow over the walls. AT: "The cities of Israel will once again be prosperous" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Yahweh will again comfort Zion ##

AT: "Yahweh will encourage the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])