Zephaniah 3:14–20

Israel’s Joyful Song

¹⁴Sing happily, people of Zion! 

Shout loudly, Israel! 

Celebrate and rejoice with all your heart, people of Jerusalem. 

¹⁵The Lord has reversed the judgments against you. 

He has forced out your enemies. 

The king of Israel, the Lord, is with you. 

You will never fear disaster again. 

¹⁶On that day Jerusalem will be told, 

“Do not be afraid, Zion! 

Do not lose courage!” 

¹⁷The Lord your God is with you. 

He is a hero who saves you. 

He happily rejoices over you, 

renews you with his love, 

and celebrates over you with shouts of joy. 

Israel Will Return Home

¹⁸“I will gather those among you who are troubled because of the festivals. 

They bear a burden of disgrace. 

¹⁹At that time 

I will deal with all who have overpowered you. 

I will rescue those who are lame. 

I will gather those who have been scattered. 

I will make them praised and famous in all the world, 

though they had been ashamed. 

²⁰At that time I will bring you ⸤home⸥. 

Yes, at that time I will gather you together. 

I will make you famous and praised among all the people of the earth 

when I restore your fortunes right before your eyes,” says the Lord.