Zephaniah 3:18-20

New International Reader's Version

¹⁸The Lord says to his people,

“You used to celebrate my appointed feasts in Jerusalem.
    You are sad because you can’t do that anymore.
    Other people make fun of you because of that.
That sadness was a heavy load for you to carry.
    But I will remove that load from you.
¹⁹At that time I will punish
    all those who crushed you.
I will save those among you who are disabled.
    I will gather those who have been taken away.
I will give them praise and honor
    in every land where they have been put to shame.
²⁰At that time I will gather you together.
    And I will bring you home.
I will give you honor and praise
    among all the nations on earth.
I will bless you with great success again,”
    says the Lord.