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Zephaniah 3:12-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Zephaniah 3:12-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 But I will leave as a remnant in your midst
a people humble and lowly,
Who shall take refuge in the name of the Lord—(A)
13 the remnant of Israel.
They shall do no wrong
and speak no lies;
Nor shall there be found in their mouths
a deceitful tongue;
They shall pasture and lie down
with none to disturb them.(B)
14 Shout for joy, daughter Zion!
sing joyfully, Israel!
Be glad and exult with all your heart,
daughter Jerusalem!(C)
15 The Lord has removed the judgment against you,
he has turned away your enemies;
The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst,
you have no further misfortune to fear.
16 On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem:
Do not fear, Zion,
do not be discouraged!
17 The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
a mighty savior,
Who will rejoice over you with gladness,
and renew you in his love,
Who will sing joyfully because of you,(D)
18 as on festival days.
I will remove disaster from among you,
so that no one may recount your disgrace.
19 At that time I will deal
with all who oppress you;
I will save the lame,
and assemble the outcasts;
I will give them praise and renown
in every land where they were shamed.(E)
20 At that time I will bring you home,
and at that time I will gather you;
For I will give you renown and praise,
among all the peoples of the earth,
When I bring about your restoration
before your very eyes, says the Lord.(F)
Zephaniah 3:12-20
New International Version
Zephaniah 3:12-20
New International Version
12 But I will leave within you
the meek(A) and humble.
The remnant of Israel
will trust(B) in the name of the Lord.
13 They(C) will do no wrong;(D)
they will tell no lies.(E)
A deceitful tongue
will not be found in their mouths.(F)
They will eat and lie down(G)
and no one will make them afraid.(H)”
14 Sing, Daughter Zion;(I)
shout aloud,(J) Israel!
Be glad and rejoice(K) with all your heart,
Daughter Jerusalem!
15 The Lord has taken away your punishment,
he has turned back your enemy.
The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you;(L)
never again will you fear(M) any harm.(N)
16 On that day
they will say to Jerusalem,
“Do not fear, Zion;
do not let your hands hang limp.(O)
17 The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.(P)
He will take great delight(Q) in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,(R)
but will rejoice over you with singing.”(S)
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(T) you.
I will rescue the lame;
I will gather the exiles.(U)
I will give them praise(V) and honor
in every land where they have suffered shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
at that time I will bring(W) you home.
I will give you honor(X) and praise(Y)
among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes[a](Z)
before your very eyes,”
says the Lord.
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives
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