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Zephaniah 3:12

Verse 12 of 20. The 3rd of 3 chapters in Zephaniah, in The Minor Prophets.

8“Therefore wait for me”, says the LORD, “until the day that I rise up to the prey, for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms to pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

9For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the LORD’s name, to serve him shoulder to shoulder.

10From beyond the rivers of Cush, my worshipers, even the daughter of my dispersed people, will bring my offering.

11In that day you will not be disappointed for all your doings in which you have transgressed against me; for then I will take away out from among you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be arrogant in my holy mountain.

12But I will leave among you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the LORD’s name.

13The remnant of Israel will not do iniquity nor speak lies, neither will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, for they will feed and lie down, and no one will make them afraid.”

14Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.

15The LORD has taken away your judgments. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, the LORD, is among you. You will not be afraid of evil any more.

16In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.”

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World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.