Zephaniah 3:9-20

New Catholic Bible

⁹ Then I will purify
    the lips of my people,
so that all may call on
    the name of the Lord
    and serve him with one accord.
¹⁰ From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia
    my suppliants, my scattered ones,
    will bring offerings to me.
¹¹ On that day you will not be put to shame
    as a result of all the deeds
    by which you have rebelled against me.
For then I will remove from your midst
    those who are proud and arrogant,
and then you will never again flaunt your pride
    on my holy mountain.
¹² For I will leave in your midst
    those who are meek and humble;
    they will seek refuge in the name of the Lord.
¹³ This remnant of Israel will do no wrong
    and utter no lies.
Nor will a deceitful tongue
    be found in their mouths.
They will eat and lie down,
    and no one will cause them to be afraid.
¹⁴ Cry out with joy, daughter of Zion;
    shout aloud, O Israel.
Rejoice and exult with all your heart,
    O daughter, Jerusalem.
¹⁵ The Lord has canceled the punishments against you;
    he has turned away your enemies.
The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst;
    you need never again fear any harm.
¹⁶ On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
    Fear not, O Zion;
    do not let your hands grow weak.
¹⁷ The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
    a warrior and a savior.
He will rejoice over you with gladness
    and renew you through his love.
He will exult over you with shouts of joy
¹⁸     as on a day of festival.
I will remove your misfortune
    so that you no longer will need to endure reproach.
¹⁹ At that time I will deal
    with all those who oppress you.
I will rescue the lame
    and gather the dispersed.
I will win for them praise and renown
    throughout the whole world.
²⁰ At that time I will gather you together
    and bring you home.
For I will make you renowned and praised
    among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes
    before your eyes, says the Lord.