18 After a certain time will I gather the afflicted that were of thee, and them that bare the reproach for [a]it.

19 Behold, at that time I will bruise all that afflict thee, and I will [b]save her that halteth, and gather her that was cast out, and I will get them praise and fame in all the [c]lands of their shame.

20 At that time will I bring you again, and then will I gather you: for I will give you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Zephaniah 3:18 That is, them that were had in hatred and reviled for the Church, and because of their religion.
  2. Zephaniah 3:19 I will deliver the Church, which now is afflicted, as Mic. 4:6.
  3. Zephaniah 3:19 As among the Assyrians and Chaldeans which did mock them and put them to shame.

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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Footnotes

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