Zephaniah 3:18-20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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 afflict you.
I will save the lame(B) and gather the scattered;(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.
Yahweh has spoken.
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:18 = Jerusalem
- Zephaniah 3:18 Hb obscure
- Zephaniah 3:20 = people of Israel
Zephaniah 3:18-20
New Living Translation
18 “I will gather you who mourn for the appointed festivals;
you will be disgraced no more.[a]
19 And I will deal severely with all who have oppressed you.
I will save the weak and helpless ones;
I will bring together
those who were chased away.
I will give glory and fame to my former exiles,
wherever they have been mocked and shamed.
20 On that day I will gather you together
and bring you home again.
I will give you a good name, a name of distinction,
among all the nations of the earth,
as I restore your fortunes before their very eyes.
I, the Lord, have spoken!”
Footnotes
- 3:18 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
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