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Zephaniah 3:16-18
Contemporary English Version
Zephaniah 3:16-18
Contemporary English Version
16 Jerusalem, the time is coming,
when it will be said to you:
“Don't be discouraged
or grow weak from fear!
17 The Lord your God
wins victory after victory
and is always with you.
He celebrates and sings
because of you,
and he will refresh your life
with his love.”[a]
The Lord's Promise to His People
18 The Lord has promised:
Your sorrow has ended,
and you can celebrate.[b]
Zephaniah 3:16-18
New International Version
Zephaniah 3:16-18
New International Version
16 On that day
they will say to Jerusalem,
“Do not fear, Zion;
do not let your hands hang limp.(A)
17 The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.(B)
He will take great delight(C) in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,(D)
but will rejoice over you with singing.”(E)
18 “I will remove from you
all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,
which is a burden and reproach for you.
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