17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty: he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy: he will quiet himself in [a]his love: he will rejoice over thee with joy.

18 After a certain time will I gather the afflicted that were of thee, and them that bare the reproach for [b]it.

19 Behold, at that time I will bruise all that afflict thee, and I will [c]save her that halteth, and gather her that was cast out, and I will get them praise and fame in all the [d]lands of their shame.

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Footnotes

  1. Zephaniah 3:17 Signifying, that God delighteth to show his love and great affection toward his Church.
  2. Zephaniah 3:18 That is, them that were had in hatred and reviled for the Church, and because of their religion.
  3. Zephaniah 3:19 I will deliver the Church, which now is afflicted, as Mic. 4:6.
  4. Zephaniah 3:19 As among the Assyrians and Chaldeans which did mock them and put them to shame.

17 The Lord your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.(A)
He will take great delight(B) in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,(C)
    but will rejoice over you with singing.”(D)

18 “I will remove from you
    all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals,
    which is a burden and reproach for you.
19 At that time I will deal
    with all who oppressed(E) you.
I will rescue the lame;
    I will gather the exiles.(F)
I will give them praise(G) and honor
    in every land where they have suffered shame.

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