Zephaniah 3:12-17
International Standard Version
12 I will keep a humble and gentle people among you,
and they will trust in the name of the Lord.
13 The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness
nor tell lies,
nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths,
because they will eat and rest,
with no one to cause fear.”
Israel’s Future Joys
14 “Sing aloud, daughter of Zion!
Shout out, Israel!
Rejoice with all of your heart, daughter of Jerusalem!
15 The Lord has acquitted you;[a]
turning back your adversaries.
Israel’s king, the Lord, is among you;
you will not fear disaster anymore.
16 “When all of this happens,[b] it will be told Jerusalem,
‘Don’t be afraid!”
and to Zion,
‘Don’t lose courage!”[c]
17 The Lord your God among you is powerful—
he will save
and he will take joyful delight in you.
In his love he will renew you[d] with his love;
he will celebrate with singing because of you.
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:15 Lit. has withdrawn your judgments
- Zephaniah 3:16 Lit. In that day
- Zephaniah 3:16 Lit. Don’t let your hands drop
- Zephaniah 3:17 The Heb. lacks you
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