Zephaniah 3:14-16

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁴ Jerusalem, sing and be happy!
    Israel, shout for joy!
    Jerusalem, be happy and have fun!
¹⁵ The Lord stopped your punishment.
    He destroyed your enemies’ strong towers.
King of Israel, the Lord is with you.
    You don’t need to worry about anything bad happening.
¹⁶ At that time Jerusalem will be told,
    “Be strong, don’t be afraid!