18 I will gather those who have been driven(A)
from the appointed festivals;
they will be a tribute from you[a]
and a reproach on her.[b]
19 Yes, at that time
I will deal with all who oppress you.
I will save the lame(B) and gather the outcasts;(C)
I will make those who were disgraced
throughout the earth
receive praise and fame.
20 At that time I will bring you[c] 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(D) before your eyes.
The Lord has spoken.

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  1. 3:18 = Jerusalem
  2. 3:18 Hb obscure
  3. 3:20 = people of Israel

18 I will gather the afflicted from the solemn assembly;
    those who were with you,
        who were bearing a burden of disgrace.

19 “Watch how I deal with everyone who oppresses you!
    At that time I will rescue the one who is lame,
        and I will draw to me[a] the one who has been driven away.
I will honor[b] them with praise
    and with a good reputation in every land
        where they have been put to shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
    at that time I will bring you home.[c]
Indeed, I will give you a good reputation,
    making you praiseworthy among all of the people of the world,
        when I restore your prosperity before your eyes,” says the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Zephaniah 3:19 The Heb. lacks to me
  2. Zephaniah 3:19 Lit. give
  3. Zephaniah 3:20 The Heb. lacks home