19 that he will elevate you to praise, fame, and glory above all the nations he has made, and that you will be a holy people(A) to the Lord your God as he promised.”

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19 He has declared that he will set you in praise,(A) fame and honor high above all the nations(B) he has made and that you will be a people holy(C) to the Lord your God, as he promised.

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11 Just as underwear clings to one’s waist, so I fastened the whole house of Israel and of Judah to me”(A)—this is the Lord’s declaration—“so that they might be my people for my fame, praise, and glory,(B) but they would not obey.

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11 For as a belt is bound around the waist, so I bound all the people of Israel and all the people of Judah to me,’ declares the Lord, ‘to be my people for my renown(A) and praise and honor.(B) But they have not listened.’(C)

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19 Yes, at that time
I will deal with all who oppress you.
I will save the lame(A) and gather the outcasts;(B)
I will make those who were disgraced
throughout the earth
receive praise and fame.
20 At that time I will bring you[a] back,
yes, at the time I will gather you.
I will give you fame and praise
among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes(C) before your eyes.
The Lord has spoken.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:20 = people of Israel

19 At that time I will deal
    with all who oppressed(A) you.
I will rescue the lame;
    I will gather the exiles.(B)
I will give them praise(C) and honor
    in every land where they have suffered shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
    at that time I will bring(D) you home.
I will give you honor(E) and praise(F)
    among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes[a](G)
    before your very eyes,”
says the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives