Zephaniah 3:9-11

Contemporary English Version

⁹ I will purify each language
and make those languages
    acceptable for praising me.^[a]
Then, with hearts united,
everyone will serve
    only me, the Lord.
¹⁰ From across the rivers
    of Ethiopia,^[b]
my scattered people,
my true worshipers,
    will bring offerings to me.

¹¹ When that time comes,
you won't rebel against me
    and be put to shame.
I'll do away with those
    who are proud and arrogant.
Never will any of them
strut around
    on my holy mountain.