Zephaniah 3:9–20

Final Restoration Promised

9 For I will then restore

pure h speech to the peoples

so that all of them may call

on the name of Yahweh

and serve Him with a single purpose. i

10 From beyond the rivers of * Cush j

My supplicants, My dispersed people,

will bring an offering to Me.

11 On that day you k will not be put to shame l

because of everything you have done

in rebelling m against Me.

For then I will remove

your proud, n arrogant people from among you,

and you will never again be haughty

on My holy mountain. o

12 I will leave

a meek and humble people p among you,

and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.

13 The remnant q of Israel will no longer

do wrong or tell lies;

a deceitful tongue will not be found

in their mouths.

But they will pasture and lie down,

with nothing to make them afraid. r

14 Sing for joy, Daughter * Zion;

shout loudly, Israel!

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,

Daughter Jerusalem!

15 The Lord has removed your punishment;

He has turned back your enemy.

The King of Israel, Yahweh, 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. s

17 Yahweh your God is among you,

a warrior t who saves.

He will rejoice over you u with gladness.

He will bring you quietness v with His love.

He will delight in you with shouts of joy.” w

18 I will gather those who have been driven x

from the appointed festivals;

they will be a tribute from you y

and a reproach on her. z

19 Yes, at that time

I will deal with all who afflict you.

I will save the lame a and gather the scattered; b

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.