Zephaniah 3:9-13
International Standard Version
9 Indeed, then I will return my people to a pure language[a]
so that they all may call upon the name of the Lord,
serving him with a united will.[b]
10 “From beyond the rivers of Sudan[c] my worshipers[d]—
including my dispersed people—
will present offerings to me.
11 When this happens,[e] you will not be ashamed of your actions
by which you sinned against me,
because I will remove from among you those who revel in pride.
Arrogance will have no place in my holy mountain.
12 I will keep a humble and gentle people among you,
and they will trust in the name of the Lord.
13 The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness
nor tell lies,
nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths,
because they will eat and rest,
with no one to cause fear.”
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:9 Or to pure lips
- Zephaniah 3:9 Lit. shoulder
- Zephaniah 3:10 Or Ethiopia; Lit. Cush
- Zephaniah 3:10 Lit. incense burners
- Zephaniah 3:11 Lit. On that day
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