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18     like people at a party.
I will take away your shame.
    I will make them stop hurting you.[a]
19 At that time I will punish those who hurt you.
    I will save my hurt people
    and bring back those who were forced to leave.
I will give them praise and honor everywhere,
    even in places where they suffered shame.
20 At that time I will lead you back home.
    I will bring your people back together.
I will cause people everywhere to honor and praise you.
    You will see me bring back all the blessings you once had.”
This is what the Lord said.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:18 The Hebrew text here is hard to understand.

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(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.
20 At 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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  1. Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives