11. On that day you, Jerusalem, will not be put to shamefor all the wrongs you have done to me,because I will remove from youyour arrogant boasters.Never again will you be haughtyon my holy hill.
12. But I will leave within youthe meek and humble.The remnant of Israelwill trust in the name of the Lord.
13. They will do no wrong;they will tell no lies.A deceitful tonguewill not be found in their mouths.They will eat and lie downand no one will make them afraid.’
14. Sing, Daughter Zion;shout aloud, Israel!Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,Daughter Jerusalem!
15. The Lord has taken away your punishment,he has turned back your enemy.The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you;never again will you fear any harm.
16. On that daythey will say to Jerusalem,‘Do not fear, Zion;do not let your hands hang limp.
17. The Lord your God is with you,the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you;in his love he will no longer rebuke you,but will rejoice over you with singing.’
18. ‘I will remove from youall who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,which is a burden and reproach for you.
19. At that time I will dealwith all who oppressed you.I will rescue the lame;I will gather the exiles.I will give them praise and honourin every land where they have suffered shame.
20. At that time I will gather you;at that time I will bring you home.I will give you honour and praiseamong all the peoples of the earthwhen I restore your fortunesbefore your very eyes,’says the Lord.Footnotes for the Book of Zephaniaha 7 Or will bring back their captivesb 12 That is, people from the upper Nile region