Zephaniah 3:9-20

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Final Restoration Promised

⁹For I will then restore
pure^(A) speech to the peoples
so that all of them may call
on the name of Yahweh
and serve Him with a single purpose.^[a]
¹⁰From beyond the rivers of Cush^(B)
My supplicants, My dispersed people,
will bring an offering to Me.
¹¹On that day you^[b] will not be put to shame^(C)
because of everything you have done
in rebelling^(D) against Me.
For then I will remove
your proud,^(E) arrogant people from among you,
and you will never again be haughty
on My holy mountain.^(F)
¹²I will leave
a meek and humble people^(G) among you,
and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.
¹³The remnant^(H) of Israel will no longer
do wrong or tell lies;
a deceitful tongue will not be found
in their mouths.
But they will pasture and lie down,
with nothing to make them afraid.^(I)

¹⁴Sing for joy, Daughter Zion;
shout loudly, Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
Daughter Jerusalem!
¹⁵The Lord has removed your punishment;
He has turned back your enemy.
The King of Israel, Yahweh, is among you;
you need no longer fear harm.
¹⁶On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
“Do not fear;
Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.^(J)
¹⁷Yahweh your God is among you,
a warrior^(K) who saves.
He will rejoice over you^(L) with gladness.
He will bring you quietness^[c] with His love.
He will delight in you with shouts of joy.”^(M)

¹⁸I will gather those who have been driven^(N)
from the appointed festivals;
they will be a tribute from you^[d]
and a reproach on her.^[e]
¹⁹Yes, at that time
I will deal with all who afflict you.
I will save the lame^(O) and gather the scattered;^(P)
I will make those who were disgraced
throughout the earth
receive praise and fame.
²⁰At that time I will bring you^[f] back,
yes, at the time I will gather you.
I will give you fame and praise
among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes^(Q) before your eyes.
Yahweh has spoken.