18 “I will remove from you
    all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,
    which is a burden and reproach for you.
19 At that time I will deal
    with all who oppressed(A) you.
I will rescue the lame;
    I will gather the exiles.(B)
I will give them praise(C) and honor
    in every land where they have suffered shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
    at that time I will bring(D) you home.
I will give you honor(E) and praise(F)
    among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes[a](G)
    before your very eyes,”
says the Lord.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives

18 I will gather those of you who mourn (A)for the festival,
    so that you will no longer suffer reproach.[a]
19 Behold, at that time (B)I will deal
    with all your oppressors.
And (C)I will save the lame
    and gather the outcast,
and I will change (D)their shame into (E)praise
    and renown in all the earth.
20 (F)At that time I will bring you in,
    at the time when I gather you together;
for I will make you renowned and praised
    among all the peoples of the earth,
(G)when I restore your fortunes
    before your eyes,” says the Lord.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:18 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain