Zephaniah 3:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸“I will remove from you
    all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,
    which is a burden and reproach for you.
¹⁹At 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.
²⁰At 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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Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives

Zephaniah 3:18-20

New King James Version

¹⁸“I will gather those who ^(A)sorrow over the appointed assembly,
Who are among you,
To whom its reproach is a burden.
¹⁹Behold, at that time
I will deal with all who afflict you;
I will save the ^(B)lame,
And gather those who were driven out;
I will appoint them for praise and fame
In every land where they were put to shame.
²⁰At that time ^(C)I will bring you back,
Even at the time I gather you;
For I will give you ^[a]fame and praise
Among all the peoples of the earth,
When I return your captives before your eyes,”
Says the Lord.