Zephaniah 3:9–17

FINAL RESTORATION PROMISED

9 For I will then restore

purer speech to the peoples

so that all of them may call

on the name of the Lord

and serve him with a single purpose.G

10 From beyond the rivers of Cushs

my supplicants, my dispersed people,

will bring an offering to me.

11 On that day youH will not be put to shamet

because of everything you have done

in rebellingu against me.

For then I will remove

from among you your jubilant,v arrogant people,

and you will never again be haughty

on my holy mountain.w

12 I will leave

a meek and humble peoplex among you,

and they will take refuge in the name of the Lord.

13 The remnanty of Israel will no longer

do wrong or tell lies;

a deceitful tongue will not be found

in their mouths.

They will pasture and lie down,

with nothing to make them afraid.z

14 Sing for joy, Daughter Zion;

shout loudly, Israel!

Be glad and celebrate with all your heart,

Daughter Jerusalem!

15 The Lord has removed your punishment;

he has turned back your enemy.

The King of Israel, the Lord, is among you;

you need no longer fear harm.

16 On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:

“Do not fear;

Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.aa

17 The Lord your God is among you,

a warriorab who saves.

He will rejoice over youac with gladness.

He will be quietA in his love.

He will delight in you with singing.”ad