18 I will gather those who are (A)worried about the appointed feasts—
They [a]came from you, Zion;
The disgrace of exile is a burden on [b]them.
19 Behold, I am going to deal at that time
With all your (B)oppressors;
I will save (C)those who limp
And gather the scattered,
And I will turn their (D)shame into (E)praise and fame
In all the earth.
20 At that time I will (F)bring you in,
Even at the time when I gather you together;
Indeed, I will make you (G)famous and praiseworthy
Among all the peoples of the earth,
When I (H)restore your fortunes before your eyes,”
Says the Lord.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:18 Lit were
  2. Zephaniah 3:18 Lit her

18 “I will gather those who (A)grieve about the appointed feasts—
They [a]came from you, O Zion;
The reproach of exile is a burden on [b]them.
19 “Behold, I am going to deal at that time
With all your (B)oppressors,
I will save the (C)lame
And gather the outcast,
And I will turn their (D)shame into (E)praise and renown
In all the earth.
20 “At that time I will (F)bring you in,
Even at the time when I gather you together;
Indeed, I will give you (G)renown and praise
Among all the peoples of the earth,
When I (H)restore your fortunes before your eyes,”
Says the Lord.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:18 Lit were
  2. Zephaniah 3:18 Lit her

18 “I will remove from you
    all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,
    which is a burden and reproach for you.
19 At that time I will deal
    with all who oppressed(A) you.
I will rescue the lame;
    I will gather the exiles.(B)
I will give them praise(C) and honor
    in every land where they have suffered shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
    at that time I will bring(D) you home.
I will give you honor(E) and praise(F)
    among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes[a](G)
    before your very eyes,”
says the Lord.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives