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18     as joyful as people at a festival.”
The Lord says,
“I have ended the threat of doom
    and taken away your disgrace.[a]
19 The time is coming!
I will punish your oppressors;
    I will rescue all the lame
    and bring the exiles home.
I will turn their shame to honor,
    and all the world will praise them.
20 The time is coming!
I will bring your scattered people home;
    I will make you famous throughout the world
    and make you prosperous once again.”
The Lord has spoken.

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  1. Zephaniah 3:18 Verse 18 in Hebrew is unclear.

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