American Standard Version

Zephaniah 3:12-19 American Standard Version (ASV)

12. But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah.

13. The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth; for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

14. Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15. Jehovah hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the King of Israel, even Jehovah, is in the midst of thee; thou shalt not fear evil any more.

16. In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack.

17. Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.

18. I will gather them that sorrow for the solemn assembly, who were of thee; to whom the burden upon her was a reproach.

19. Behold, at that time I will deal with all them that afflict thee; and I will save that which is lame, and gather that which was driven away; and I will make them a praise and a name, whose shame hath been in all the earth.